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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puckett, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Megan Puckett, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Puckett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puckett’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puckett’s office at (801) 581-2628.
What languages does Dr. Puckett speak?
Dr. Puckett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Puckett typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Puckett 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. Puckett. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- Pernicious Anemia
- B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D510: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Puckett typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Megan Puckett may include:
Please contact Dr. Puckett's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puckett accept my insurance?
Dr. Puckett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 581-2628 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puckett accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Puckett in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Intermountain Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Puckett's office located?
What is Dr. Puckett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puckett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811341597.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puckett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puckett
What is Dr. Megan Puckett's specialty?
Dr. Puckett is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Salt Lake City, UT.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Megan Puckett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puckett is affiliated with Lds Hospital, Alta View Hospital, St. Mark's Hospital - Salt Lake City, Ut, Intermountain 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Megan Puckett accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Megan Puckett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Puckett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puckett's office at (801) 581-2628 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Puckett?
Please contact Dr. Puckett's office at (801) 581-2628 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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