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Dr. Ferenc Puskas, MD

Washington, DC

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Puskas, Anesthesiologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Ferenc Puskas, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Puskas completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Anesthesiology U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Puskas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puskas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puskas’s office at (202) 715-4000.

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

    • Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Anesthesiology U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Semmelweis Orvostudomanyi Egyetem (Peter Pazmany Univ)- Budapest

    Is Dr. Puskas board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ferenc Puskas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Puskas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Puskas treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Puskas 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. Puskas. 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.

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Transgender Identity
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F640: Transsexualism

    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:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Pancreas Tissue Death
    • Necrotic Pancreatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8591: Acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Puskas perform?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Puskas 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. Puskas. 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.

    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

    Does Dr. Puskas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Puskas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 715-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Puskas accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Puskas in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Puskas' office located?

    Dr. Ferenc Puskas' Primary Practice

    900 23rd St NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    (202) 715-4000

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    Dr. Ferenc Puskas' Practice 2

    4016 Sun City Center Blvd

    Sun City Center, FL 33573

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    Dr. Ferenc Puskas' Practice 3

    201 14th St SW

    Largo, FL 33770

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

    Dr. Puskas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952372666.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puskas?

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

    What is Dr. Ferenc Puskas's specialty?

    Dr. Puskas is a Anesthesiologist near Washington, DC. 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. Contact Dr. Puskas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ferenc Puskas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Puskas is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with 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 Ferenc Puskas accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Ferenc Puskas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ferenc Puskas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Puskas's office at (202) 715-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ferenc Puskas?

    Please contact Dr. Puskas's office at (202) 715-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ferenc Puskas have?

    Dr. Ferenc Puskas is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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