Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pugliese, Critical Care Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Is Dr. Pugliese board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Pugliese, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pugliese speak?
Dr. Pugliese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Pugliese typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Pugliese 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. Pugliese. 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Pugliese typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Pugliese 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. Pugliese. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Stress Test
- Lung Function Tests
- Lung Stress Test
- 6-Minute Walk Test
- Breathing Stress Test
CPT Codes:
- 94618: Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute walk test), including measurement of heart rate, oximetry, and oxygen titration, when performed
Does Dr. Pugliese accept my insurance?
Dr. Pugliese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pugliese accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Pugliese in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pugliese's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Pugliese affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pugliese has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pugliese's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pugliese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124285242.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pugliese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pugliese