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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puca, Psychiatrist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Zachary Puca, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Puca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puca’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puca’s office at (716) 816-2935.
What languages does Dr. Puca speak?
Dr. Puca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Puca treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Puca 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. Puca. 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:
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Residual Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
- Chronic Schizophrenia
- Long-term Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
- F205: Residual schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Puca perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Zachary Puca may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puca's office.
Does Dr. Puca accept my insurance?
Dr. Puca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 816-2935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puca accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Puca in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Independent Health
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Puca's office located?
What is Dr. Puca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174919161.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puca
What is Dr. Zachary Puca's specialty?
Dr. Puca is a Psychiatrist near Buffalo, NY.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Contact Dr. Puca to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Zachary Puca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puca is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital 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
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Is Zachary Puca accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Zachary Puca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zachary Puca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puca's office at (716) 816-2935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zachary Puca?
Please contact Dr. Puca's office at (716) 816-2935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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