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Dr. Joanna Potera, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Potera, Internist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Joanna Potera, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Potera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potera’s office at (312) 864-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Potera speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Potera typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Potera 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. Potera. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease
    • Polyarthritis
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
    • R7689: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement

    Also known as:

    • Connective Tissue Overlap Syndrome
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
    • Overlap Syndrome
    • Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M351: Other overlap syndromes

    Also known as:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Sjogren's Syndrome
    • Sjögren syndrome
    • Sjogren Syndrome
    • Sjögren's Disease
    • Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Dry Mouth Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
    • PMR
    • Inflammatory Rheumatism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Potera typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Potera may include:

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

    Does Dr. Potera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Potera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 864-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Potera accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Potera in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Potera's office located?

    Dr. Joanna Potera's Primary Practice

    8300 Constitution Ave NE Bldg D

    Albuquerque, NM 87110

    (312) 864-6000

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

    Dr. Potera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750941795.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potera?

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

    What is Dr. Joanna Potera's specialty?

    Dr. Potera is a Internist near Albuquerque, NM.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Joanna Potera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Potera is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Lincoln County Medical Center, Plains Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, Lovelace 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Joanna Potera accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Joanna Potera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joanna Potera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Potera's office at (312) 864-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joanna Potera?

    Please contact Dr. Potera's office at (312) 864-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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