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Dr. James Puckett, MD, PHD

Escondido, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Puckett, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. James Puckett, MD, PHD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Puckett graduated from University of California and completed his residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Puckett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puckett’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puckett’s office at (310) 379-2134.

    Where did Dr. Puckett go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Puckett speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Puckett treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Puckett 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. Puckett. 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:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Brain Concussion
    • Head Concussion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Procedure Not Performed Due to Patient Leaving
    • Patient left before treatment
    • Did not wait to be seen
    • Treatment abandoned by patient

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5321: Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • mTBI
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Concussion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X9A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

    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:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Puckett perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Puckett may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puckett's office.

    Does Dr. Puckett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Puckett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 379-2134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Puckett accept in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Puckett in Escondido, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Puckett's office located?

    Dr. James Puckett's Primary Practice

    2185 Citracado Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92029

    (310) 379-2134

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    Dr. James Puckett's Practice 2

    15615 Pomerado Rd

    Poway, CA 92064

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

    Dr. Puckett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295024800.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puckett?

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

    What is Dr. James Puckett's specialty?

    Dr. Puckett is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Escondido, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Puckett to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Puckett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Puckett is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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

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    Is James Puckett accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Puckett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Puckett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Puckett's office at (310) 379-2134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Puckett?

    Please contact Dr. Puckett's office at (310) 379-2134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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