Dr. Jordan Makela, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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.

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:

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
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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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

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What hospitals are Dr. Makela affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Makela has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az,Tucson, AZ

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson,Tucson, AZ

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Oro Valley Hospital,Oro Valley, AZ

Carondelet Marana Hospital,Tucson, AZ

What is Dr. Makela's NPI number?A 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 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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