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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaufin, Hospitalist in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Douglas Gaufin, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gaufin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaufin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaufin’s office at (575) 556-7455.
What languages does Dr. Gaufin speak?
Dr. Gaufin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gaufin treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Gaufin 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. Gaufin. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dangerous High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Very High Blood Pressure
- Blood Pressure Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I169: Hypertensive crisis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gaufin perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Gaufin may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gaufin's office.
Does Dr. Gaufin accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaufin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (575) 556-7455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaufin accept in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Gaufin in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
StableView Health
State of New Mexico
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gaufin's office located?
Dr. Douglas Gaufin's Primary Practice
4351 E Lohman Ave Ste 300
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 556-7455
What is Dr. Gaufin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaufin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629571278.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaufin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaufin
What is Dr. Douglas Gaufin's specialty?
Dr. Gaufin is a Hospitalist near Las Cruces, NM. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Gaufin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Gaufin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaufin is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, MountainView Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Douglas Gaufin accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Gaufin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Gaufin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaufin's office at (575) 556-7455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Gaufin?
Please contact Dr. Gaufin's office at (575) 556-7455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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