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Dr. Narissa Puran, MD
Flushing, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puran, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Narissa Puran, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Puran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puran’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puran’s office at (718) 670-5447.
What languages does Dr. Puran speak?
Dr. Puran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Puran typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Puran 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. Puran. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Puran typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Narissa Puran may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Puran's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puran accept my insurance?
Dr. Puran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 670-5447 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puran accept in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Puran in Flushing, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Puran's office located?
What is Dr. Puran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215499900.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puran
What is Dr. Narissa Puran's specialty?
Dr. Puran is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Flushing, NY.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Narissa Puran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puran is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica Hospital 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Narissa Puran accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?
Yes, Dr. Narissa Puran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Narissa Puran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puran's office at (718) 670-5447 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Narissa Puran?
Please contact Dr. Puran's office at (718) 670-5447 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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