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Dr. Sarah Puffer, MD

Indianapolis, IN

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Puffer, Pediatrician in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Sarah Puffer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. She is board certified. Dr. Puffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puffer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puffer’s office at (317) 944-3936.

    What languages does Dr. Puffer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Puffer treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Puffer 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. Puffer. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
    • RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
    • RSV immune prevention
    • Preventive RSV treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Also known as:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Puffer perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Sarah Puffer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puffer's office.

    Does Dr. Puffer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Puffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 944-3936 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Puffer accept in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Puffer in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Indiana University Health

    • MDwise

    • Medicaid

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Puffer's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Puffer also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Sarah Puffer's Primary Practice

    705 Riley Hospital Dr # 3004

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 944-3936

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sarah Puffer?

    Dr. Puffer has appointments available at her Indianapolis, IN office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Puffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174933618.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puffer?

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

    What is Dr. Sarah Puffer's specialty?

    Dr. Puffer is a Pediatrician near Indianapolis, IN. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Puffer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sarah Puffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Puffer is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Sarah Puffer accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Puffer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Puffer offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Puffer, or call (317) 944-3936 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Sarah Puffer?

    Yes, Dr. Puffer offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Puffer, or call (317) 944-3936 for more information.

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