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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wucka, Critical Care Internist in Aurora, IL?
Dr. Paul Wucka, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Aurora, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wucka is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wucka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wucka’s office at (630) 965-0996.
What languages does Dr. Wucka speak?
Dr. Wucka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Wucka typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Wucka 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. Wucka. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Wucka typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Wucka 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. Wucka. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Wucka accept my insurance?
Dr. Wucka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 965-0996 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wucka accept in Aurora, IL?
Dr. Wucka in Aurora, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wucka's office located?
What is Dr. Wucka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wucka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215243027.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wucka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wucka
What is Dr. Paul Wucka's specialty?
Dr. Wucka is a Critical Care Internist near Aurora, IL.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Paul Wucka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wucka is affiliated with Olympia Fields Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Macneal Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Lutheran General 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Wucka accepting new patients in Aurora, IL?
No, Dr. Paul Wucka is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Wucka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wucka's office at (630) 965-0996 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Wucka?
Please contact Dr. Wucka's office at (630) 965-0996 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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