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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Plitt, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Jennifer Plitt, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Plitt graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Arizona HSC. Dr. Plitt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plitt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plitt’s office at (520) 626-1633.
Where did Dr. Plitt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Arizona HSC
Medical School: University of Arizona, College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Plitt speak?
Dr. Plitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Plitt typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Plitt 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. Plitt. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Plitt typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Plitt may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Plitt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Plitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Plitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 626-1633 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plitt accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Plitt in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Banner Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Plitt's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Plitt's Primary Practice
535 N Wilmot Rd Ste 101
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 626-1633
What is Dr. Plitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043658800.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plitt
What is Dr. Jennifer Plitt's specialty?
Dr. Plitt is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Tucson, AZ.
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 this Dr. Jennifer Plitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Plitt is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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
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Is Jennifer Plitt accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Plitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Plitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Plitt's office at (520) 626-1633 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Plitt?
Please contact Dr. Plitt's office at (520) 626-1633 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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