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Dr. Paul Bucchi, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Alma, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bucchi, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Alma, MI?

    Dr. Paul Bucchi, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alma, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bucchi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bucchi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bucchi’s office at (989) 356-7252.

    What languages does Dr. Bucchi speak?

    Dr. Bucchi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bucchi typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bucchi 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. Bucchi. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bucchi typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bucchi may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bucchi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bucchi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bucchi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (989) 356-7252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bucchi accept in Alma, MI?

    Dr. Bucchi in Alma, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Assurant

    • Auxiant

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • Forest County-Potaw Community (WI)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bucchi's office located?

    Dr. Paul Bucchi's Primary Practice

    300 E Warwick Dr

    Alma, MI 48801

    (989) 356-7252

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    Suite 30

    2463 S M 30

    West Branch, MI 48661

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    Dr. Paul Bucchi's Practice 3

    4000 Wellness Dr

    Midland, MI 48670

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    What is Dr. Bucchi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bucchi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760794804.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bucchi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bucchi

    What is Dr. Paul Bucchi's specialty?

    Dr. Bucchi is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Alma, MI.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Paul Bucchi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bucchi is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch, Mymichigan Medical Center Midland, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Hurley Medical Center 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Paul Bucchi accepting new patients in Alma, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Bucchi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Bucchi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bucchi's office at (989) 356-7252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Bucchi?

    Please contact Dr. Bucchi's office at (989) 356-7252 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bucchi's office located?

    Dr. Bucchi's offices are located in Alma, MI, West Branch, MI, and Midland, MI.