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Dr. Radu Butuc, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Butuc, Internist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Radu Butuc, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Butuc completed his residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Queens Hospital Center) Program. Dr. Butuc is fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Butuc’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Butuc’s office at (505) 724-6124.

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

    • Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Queens Hospital Center) Program

    What languages does Dr. Butuc speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    • Turkish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Butuc typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Butuc 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. Butuc. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Illness
    • General sickness
    • Undiagnosed illness
    • Feeling unwell

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R69: Illness, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Butuc typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Butuc 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. Butuc. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Butuc accept my insurance?

    Dr. Butuc accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 724-6124 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Butuc accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Butuc in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Butuc's office located?

    Dr. Radu Butuc's Primary Practice

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87102

    (505) 724-6124

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    Dr. Radu Butuc's Practice 2

    1100 Central Ave SE # 4

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

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    Dr. Radu Butuc's Practice 3

    4701 Montgomery Blvd NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87109

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

    Dr. Butuc's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245579796.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Butuc?

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

    What is Dr. Radu Butuc's specialty?

    Dr. Butuc is a Internist near Albuquerque, NM.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Radu Butuc affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Butuc is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Christus St. Vincent Regional 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

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    Is Radu Butuc accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Radu Butuc is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Radu Butuc offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Butuc's office at (505) 724-6124 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Radu Butuc?

    Please contact Dr. Butuc's office at (505) 724-6124 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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