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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puetz, Hospitalist in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Joseph Puetz, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Puetz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puetz’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puetz’s office at (414) 955-0350.
What languages does Dr. Puetz speak?
Dr. Puetz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Puetz treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Puetz 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. Puetz. 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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
Which procedures does Dr. Puetz perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Puetz may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puetz's office.
Does Dr. Puetz accept my insurance?
Dr. Puetz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-0350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puetz accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Puetz in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Affinity Health System
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Network Health
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Puetz's office located?
Dr. Joseph Puetz's Primary Practice
8701 Watertown Plank Rd Rm 4041
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-0350
Dr. Joseph Puetz's Practice 2
9200 W Wisconsin Ave Fl 4
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-6850
What is Dr. Puetz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puetz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275947079.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puetz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puetz
What is Dr. Joseph Puetz's specialty?
Dr. Puetz is a Hospitalist near Milwaukee, WI. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Puetz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Puetz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puetz is affiliated with Froedtert 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Joseph Puetz accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Puetz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Puetz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puetz's office at (414) 955-0350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Puetz?
Please contact Dr. Puetz's office at (414) 955-0350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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