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Dr. Charles Pugar, DO

Columbus, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pugar, Vascular Surgeon in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Charles Pugar, DO is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pugar graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Summa Health System/NEOMED Program. Dr. Pugar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pugar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pugar’s office at (614) 544-2576.

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

    • Residency: Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

    • Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pugar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pugar treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Pugar 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. Pugar. 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:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Pugar perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Pugar 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. Pugar. 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:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Pugar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pugar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 544-2576 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pugar accept in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Pugar in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HarvestPlains Health (IA)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Pharmacy Network Services

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Pugar's office located?

    Dr. Charles Pugar's Primary Practice

    5131 Beacon Hill Rd Ste 220A

    Columbus, OH 43228

    (614) 544-2576

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    Dr. Charles Pugar's Practice 2

    3525 Olentangy River Rd Ste 5300

    Columbus, OH 43214

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

    Dr. Pugar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932350626.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pugar?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Pugar's specialty?

    Dr. Pugar is a Vascular Surgeon near Columbus, OH. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Pugar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Pugar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pugar is affiliated with OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, OhioHealth Berger Hospital, Marietta Memorial Hospital 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 Charles Pugar accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Pugar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Pugar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pugar's office at (614) 544-2576 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Pugar?

    Please contact Dr. Pugar's office at (614) 544-2576 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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