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Dr. Henrique Alencastro Puls, MD
Jacksonville, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alencastro Puls, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Henrique Alencastro Puls, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alencastro Puls is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alencastro Puls’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alencastro Puls’s office at (904) 383-1000.
What languages does Dr. Alencastro Puls speak?
Dr. Alencastro Puls and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alencastro Puls treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alencastro Puls 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. Alencastro Puls. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R578: Other shock
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
What procedures does Dr. Alencastro Puls perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alencastro Puls 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. Alencastro Puls. 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. Alencastro Puls accept my insurance?
Dr. Alencastro Puls accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 383-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alencastro Puls accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Alencastro Puls in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alencastro Puls' office located?
Dr. Henrique Alencastro Puls' Primary Practice
15255 Max Leggett Pkwy Ste 3600
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 383-1000
What is Dr. Alencastro Puls's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alencastro Puls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568969723.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alencastro Puls?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alencastro Puls
What is Dr. Henrique Alencastro Puls's specialty?
Dr. Alencastro Puls is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Jacksonville, FL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Alencastro Puls to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Henrique Alencastro Puls affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alencastro Puls is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, UF Health Jacksonville, Pelham Medical Center, Mission Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial 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
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Is Henrique Alencastro Puls accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Henrique Alencastro Puls is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Henrique Alencastro Puls offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alencastro Puls's office at (904) 383-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Henrique Alencastro Puls?
Please contact Dr. Alencastro Puls's office at (904) 383-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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