Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tushla, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Paula, CA?
Where did Dr. Tushla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Phoenix Baptist Hosp & M C/Van, Family Medicine | Phoenix Baptist Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Tushla board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Tushla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tushla speak?
Dr. Tushla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tushla typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tushla 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. Tushla. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Depression in Partial Remission (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Improving depression
- Resolving depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F324: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tushla typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tushla 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. Tushla. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Does Dr. Tushla accept my insurance?
Dr. Tushla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 525-2121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tushla accept in Santa Paula, CA?
Dr. Tushla in Santa Paula, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Ventura County Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Tushla's office located?
Dr. Michael Tushla's Primary Practice
400 E Santa Barbara St Ste A
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-2121
What hospitals are Dr. Tushla affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tushla has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tushla's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tushla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811076961.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tushla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tushla