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Dr. Amitab Puri, MD
Tucson, AZ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puri, Pulmonologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Amitab Puri, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Puri graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis and completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Puri is fluent in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puri’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puri’s office at (520) 229-8878.
Where did Dr. Puri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India | University of Delhi / Maulana Azad Medical College | Butler University in Indianapolis | Maulana Azad Medical College
Is Dr. Puri board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Amitab Puri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puri speak?
Dr. Puri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Puri typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Puri 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. Puri. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity with Breathing Problems
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity and Lung Issues
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Pickwickian Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- E662: Morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Puri typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Amitab Puri may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Puri's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puri accept my insurance?
Dr. Puri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 229-8878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puri accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Puri in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
Not Specified
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Puri's office located?
What is Dr. Puri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881702793.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puri
What is Dr. Amitab Puri's specialty?
Dr. Puri is a Pulmonologist near Tucson, AZ.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Amitab Puri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puri is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az, Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital & Health Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Canyon Vista 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Amitab Puri accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Amitab Puri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amitab Puri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puri's office at (520) 229-8878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amitab Puri?
Please contact Dr. Puri's office at (520) 229-8878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amitab Puri have?
Dr. Amitab Puri is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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