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Dr. Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman, MD

Bellevue, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Prescher-Buman, Family Medicine Specialist in Bellevue, NE?

    Dr. Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellevue, NE with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Prescher-Buman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prescher-Buman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prescher-Buman’s office at (402) 595-2275.

    What languages does Dr. Prescher-Buman speak?

    Dr. Prescher-Buman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Prescher-Buman treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Prescher-Buman 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. Prescher-Buman. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Which procedures does Dr. Prescher-Buman perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Prescher-Buman's office.

    Does Dr. Prescher-Buman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Prescher-Buman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 595-2275 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Prescher-Buman accept in Bellevue, NE?

    Dr. Prescher-Buman in Bellevue, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Prescher-Buman's office located?

    Dr. Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman's Primary Practice

    2510 Bellevue Medical Center Dr

    Bellevue, NE 68123

    (402) 595-2275

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    Dr. Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman's Practice 2

    988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr

    Omaha, NE 68198

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

    Dr. Prescher-Buman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699034579.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prescher-Buman?

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

    What is Dr. Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman's specialty?

    Dr. Prescher-Buman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bellevue, NE. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Prescher-Buman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Prescher-Buman is affiliated with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman accepting new patients in Bellevue, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Prescher-Buman's office at (402) 595-2275 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Valerie Ann Prescher-Buman?

    Please contact Dr. Prescher-Buman's office at (402) 595-2275 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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