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Dr. Ioan Puscas, DO

Critical Care Internist, Internist, Pulmonologist

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

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, Medicare 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Puscas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Puscas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Clinicas del Camino Real

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Ioan Puscas' Practice 2

    1600 N Rose Ave

    Oxnard, CA 93030

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    Dr. Ioan Puscas' Practice 3

    2309 Antonio Ave

    Camarillo, CA 93010

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    What is Dr. Puscas's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    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.

    Is 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, Cedars-Sinai 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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' office at (301) 829-5511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ioan Puscas?

    Please contact Dr. Puscas' office at (301) 829-5511 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Puscas' office located?

    Dr. Puscas' offices are located in Santa Monica, CA, Oxnard, CA, and Camarillo, CA.