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Who is Dr. Puar, Endocrinologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Akshan Puar is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Puar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puar’s office at (972) 981-3225.
What languages does Dr. Puar speak?
Dr. Puar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Puar treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Puar 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. Puar. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Which procedures does Dr. Puar perform as an Endocrinologist?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Akshan Puar may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puar's office.
Does Dr. Puar accept my insurance?
Dr. Puar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 981-3225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puar accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Puar in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
NY Hotel Trades Council Pension Fund (NYHTC)
Quincy Medical Group
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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What is Dr. Puar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548642648.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puar
What is Dr. Akshan Puar's specialty?
Dr. Puar is a Endocrinologist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Puar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Akshan Puar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puar is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Mount Sinai Queens 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 Akshan Puar accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Akshan Puar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akshan Puar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puar's office at (972) 981-3225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akshan Puar?
Please contact Dr. Puar's office at (972) 981-3225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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