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Who is Dr. Pun, Gastroenterologist in Manchester, CT?
Dr. Hector Pun, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Manchester, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pun graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado and completed his residency at St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pun is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pun’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pun’s office at (203) 756-7788.
Where did Dr. Pun go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Vincents Med Ctr | St Vincent's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado
Is Dr. Pun board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Hector Pun, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pun speak?
Dr. Pun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Pun typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pun 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. Pun. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Pun typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pun 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. Pun. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Pun accept my insurance?
Dr. Pun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 756-7788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pun accept in Manchester, CT?
Dr. Pun in Manchester, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pun's office located?
What is Dr. Pun's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447304944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pun
What is Dr. Hector Pun's specialty?
Dr. Pun is a Gastroenterologist near Manchester, CT.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Hector Pun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pun is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, Ct, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Midstate Medical Center 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 Hector Pun accepting new patients in Manchester, CT?
Yes, Dr. Hector Pun is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hector Pun offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pun's office at (203) 756-7788 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hector Pun?
Please contact Dr. Pun's office at (203) 756-7788 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hector Pun have?
Dr. Hector Pun is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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