34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puglia, Neurologist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Joan Puglia, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology. Dr. Puglia completed her residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is a member of the AMERICIAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY, LITCHFIELD COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOC., CT STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY, CT NEUROLOGICAL SOCIETY, and FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEUROLOGY SOCIETY. Dr. Puglia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puglia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puglia’s office.
Where did Dr. Puglia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical School: Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
Is Dr. Puglia board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Joan Puglia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Puglia speak?
Dr. Puglia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Puglia treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Puglia 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. Puglia. 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:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Dementia Due to Other Condition
- Dementia
- Secondary dementia
- Dementia from other medical causes
- Cognitive decline from underlying disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0280: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Which procedures does Dr. Puglia perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joan Puglia may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puglia's office.
Does Dr. Puglia accept my insurance?
Dr. Puglia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puglia accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Puglia in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Molina
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Puglia's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AMERICIAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Member
LITCHFIELD COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOC.
Member
CT STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY
Member
CT NEUROLOGICAL SOCIETY
Member
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEUROLOGY SOCIETY
Member
What is Dr. Puglia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puglia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275571713.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puglia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puglia
What is Dr. Joan Puglia's specialty?
Dr. Puglia is a Neurologist near Worcester, MA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Puglia to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joan Puglia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puglia is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Joan Puglia accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Joan Puglia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joan Puglia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puglia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joan Puglia?
Please contact Dr. Puglia's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joan Puglia have?
Dr. Joan Puglia is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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