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Dr. Stephen Punzak, MD

Fall River, MA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Punzak, Anesthesiologist in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Stephen Punzak, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Punzak completed his residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Anesthesiology; Hartford Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Punzak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Punzak’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Punzak’s office at (781) 407-7713.

    Where did Dr. Punzak go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Anesthesiology; Hartford Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct

    Is Dr. Punzak board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Punzak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Punzak speak?

    Dr. Punzak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Punzak typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Punzak 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. Punzak. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Punzak typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Punzak performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Punzak. 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Punzak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Punzak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 407-7713 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Punzak accept in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Punzak in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Central Mass Health

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Health

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Punzak's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Punzak's Primary Practice

    363 Highland Ave

    Fall River, MA 02720

    (781) 407-7713

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    Dr. Stephen Punzak's Practice 2

    101 Page St

    New Bedford, MA 02740

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    Dr. Stephen Punzak's Practice 3

    690 Canton St Ste 325

    Westwood, MA 02090

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    What is Dr. Punzak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Punzak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609852870.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Punzak?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Punzak

    What is Dr. Stephen Punzak's specialty?

    Dr. Punzak is a Anesthesiologist near Fall River, MA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Punzak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Punzak is affiliated with Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Merrimackhealth Lawrence Hospital, Umass Memorial Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Stephen Punzak accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Punzak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Punzak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Punzak's office at (781) 407-7713 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Punzak?

    Please contact Dr. Punzak's office at (781) 407-7713 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Punzak have?

    Dr. Stephen Punzak is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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