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Who is Dr. Puleo, Cardiologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Christopher Puleo, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Puleo is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puleo’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puleo’s office at (202) 416-2000.
What languages does Dr. Puleo speak?
Dr. Puleo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Puleo treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Puleo 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. Puleo. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Family History of Heart Disease
- Family History
- Heart Disease
- Hereditary heart disease risk
- Genetic predisposition to heart problems
- Heart conditions in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Puleo perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Puleo may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puleo's office.
Does Dr. Puleo accept my insurance?
Dr. Puleo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 416-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puleo accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Puleo in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Puleo's office located?
Dr. Christopher Puleo's Primary Practice
110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 416-2000
What is Dr. Puleo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puleo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942662697.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puleo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puleo
What is Dr. Christopher Puleo's specialty?
Dr. Puleo is a Cardiologist near Washington, DC. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Puleo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Puleo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puleo is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Georgetown University 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 Christopher Puleo accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
No, Dr. Christopher Puleo is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Puleo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puleo's office at (202) 416-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Puleo?
Please contact Dr. Puleo's office at (202) 416-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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