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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Puca, Internist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Christopher Puca, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Puca graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Nassau Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Puca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puca’s office at (520) 742-0999.
Where did Dr. Puca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nassau Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Nassau County Medical Center | Nassau University Medical Center Program
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College
Is Dr. Puca board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Puca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puca speak?
Dr. Puca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Puca typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Puca diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Puca. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Puca typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Puca may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Puca's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puca accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Puca's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Puca's office located?
What is Dr. Puca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851359517.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puca
What is Dr. Christopher Puca's specialty?
Dr. Puca is a Internist near Tucson, AZ.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Christopher Puca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Puca is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Christopher Puca accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Puca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Puca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puca's office at (520) 742-0999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Puca?
Please contact Dr. Puca's office at (520) 742-0999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Puca have?
Dr. Christopher Puca is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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