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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puneky, Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Daniel Puneky, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Puneky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puneky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puneky’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Puneky?
Dr. Daniel Puneky, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Puneky empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV Primary Care, LGBTQ+ Health, Obesity, Preventive Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica, CA community, Dr. Puneky is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Puneky speak?
Dr. Puneky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Puneky typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Puneky 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. Puneky. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Long COVID
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Post-COVID Syndrome
- Long-Haul COVID
- Chronic COVID
ICD-10 Codes:
- U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis
- ME/CFS
- Systemic exertion intolerance disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9332: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Puneky typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Puneky 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. Puneky. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Puneky accept my insurance?
Dr. Puneky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puneky accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Puneky 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Puneky's office located?
Dr. Daniel Puneky's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
What is Dr. Puneky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puneky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891189064.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puneky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puneky
What is Dr. Daniel Puneky's specialty?
Dr. Puneky is a Internist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Daniel Puneky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puneky is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Daniel Puneky accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Puneky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Puneky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puneky's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Puneky?
Please contact Dr. Puneky's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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