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Who is Dr. Makela, Trauma Surgeon in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Jordan Makela, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Makela is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makela’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Makela’s office at (608) 251-6100.
What languages does Dr. Makela speak?
Dr. Makela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Makela typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Makela 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. Makela. 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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Makela typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Jordan Makela may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Makela's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Makela accept my insurance?
Dr. Makela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 251-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Makela accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Makela in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Makela's office located?
Dr. Jordan Makela's Primary Practice
6130 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 210
Tucson, AZ 85741
(608) 251-6100
What is Dr. Makela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Makela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245632389.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Makela
What is Dr. Jordan Makela's specialty?
Dr. Makela is a Trauma Surgeon near Tucson, AZ.
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. Jordan Makela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Makela is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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
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Is Jordan Makela accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Jordan Makela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jordan Makela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Makela's office at (608) 251-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jordan Makela?
Please contact Dr. Makela's office at (608) 251-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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