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Who is Dr. Punja, Trauma Surgeon in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Viren Premnath Punja, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE. Dr. Punja is fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Punja’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Punja’s office at (402) 717-0833.
What languages does Dr. Punja speak?
Dr. Punja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Punja typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Punja 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. Punja. 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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Chest Injury
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Thoracic Injury
- Chest Trauma
- Rib Cage Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S299XXA: Unspecified injury of thorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Abdominal Injury
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stomach Area Injury
- Belly Trauma
- Abdominal Wall Damage
- Internal Organ Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S3991XA: Unspecified injury of abdomen, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple rib fractures
- Rib cage injury
- Severe rib injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XD: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S2241XD: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Punja typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Viren Premnath Punja may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Punja's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Punja accept my insurance?
Dr. Punja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 717-0833 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Punja accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Punja in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Cambia Health Solutions
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Punja's office located?
Dr. Viren Premnath Punja's Primary Practice
7710 Mercy Rd Ste 2000
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 717-0833
What is Dr. Punja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Punja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144540295.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Punja?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Punja
What is Dr. Viren Premnath Punja's specialty?
Dr. Punja is a Trauma Surgeon near Omaha, NE.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Viren Premnath Punja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Punja is affiliated with Chi Health Lakeside Hospital, Orthonebraska Hospital, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne 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 a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Viren Premnath Punja accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Viren Premnath Punja is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viren Premnath Punja offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Punja's office at (402) 717-0833 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viren Premnath Punja?
Please contact Dr. Punja's office at (402) 717-0833 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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