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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puentes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Diego Puentes, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Yuma, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Puentes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puentes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puentes’s office at (559) 450-3000.
What languages does Dr. Puentes speak?
Dr. Puentes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Puentes treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Puentes 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. Puentes. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Puentes perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Diego Puentes may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puentes' office.
Does Dr. Puentes accept my insurance?
Dr. Puentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 450-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puentes accept in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Puentes in Yuma, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Motor Club of America
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Where is Dr. Puentes' office located?
What is Dr. Puentes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811571102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puentes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puentes
What is Dr. Diego Puentes's specialty?
Dr. Puentes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Yuma, AZ. 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. Puentes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Diego Puentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puentes is affiliated with Yuma Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ, Abrazo West Campus, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Diego Puentes accepting new patients in Yuma, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Diego Puentes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Diego Puentes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puentes's office at (559) 450-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Diego Puentes?
Please contact Dr. Puentes's office at (559) 450-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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