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Dr. Peter Tiernan
Albuquerque, NM
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Tiernan, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Peter Tiernan is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Tiernan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tiernan’s office at (505) 344-4959.
What languages does Dr. Tiernan speak?
Dr. Tiernan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Tiernan typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Tiernan 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. Tiernan. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety from Medical Condition
- Anxiety
- Secondary anxiety disorder
- Organic anxiety
- Physical illness causing anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F064: Anxiety disorder due to known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Hardening of Heart Arteries from Fatty Deposits
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary atherosclerosis
- Plaque buildup in heart arteries
- Lipid-rich plaque in coronary arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2583: Coronary atherosclerosis due to lipid rich plaque
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Tiernan typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tiernan may include:
Please contact Dr. Tiernan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tiernan accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Tiernan's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Tiernan's office located?
Dr. Peter Tiernan's Primary Practice
7920 Carmel Ave NE Ste C
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 344-4959
What is Dr. Tiernan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tiernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902819550.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tiernan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tiernan
What is Dr. Peter Tiernan's specialty?
Dr. Tiernan is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Albuquerque, NM.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Peter Tiernan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tiernan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Peter Tiernan accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Peter Tiernan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Tiernan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tiernan's office at (505) 344-4959 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Tiernan?
Please contact Dr. Tiernan's office at (505) 344-4959 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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