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Dr. Joseph Puetz, MD

Milwaukee, WI

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. Dr. Puetz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puetz’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Puetz typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with 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:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    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

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Puetz typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Puetz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Puetz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Ascension Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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    Dr. Joseph Puetz's Practice 2

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave Fl 4

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    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.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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