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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puscas, Critical Care Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Ioan Puscas, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Puscas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puscas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puscas’s office at (301) 829-5511.
What languages does Dr. Puscas speak?
Dr. Puscas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Puscas treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Puscas 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. Puscas. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Puscas perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Puscas 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. Puscas. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Puscas accept my insurance?
Dr. Puscas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 829-5511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puscas accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Puscas in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Clinicas del Camino Real
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Puscas' office located?
Dr. Ioan Puscas' Primary Practice
2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(301) 829-5511
What is Dr. Puscas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puscas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356609473.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puscas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puscas
What is Dr. Ioan Puscas's specialty?
Dr. Puscas is a Critical Care Internist near Santa Monica, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Puscas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ioan Puscas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puscas is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Ioan Puscas accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ioan Puscas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ioan Puscas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puscas's office at (301) 829-5511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ioan Puscas?
Please contact Dr. Puscas's office at (301) 829-5511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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