Dr. Christopher Puchferran, MD
North Miami Beach, FL
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puchferran, Diagnostic Radiologist in North Miami Beach, FL?
What languages does Dr. Puchferran speak?
Dr. Puchferran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Puchferran typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Puchferran 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. Puchferran. 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 Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Puchferran typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Puchferran 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. Puchferran. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Puchferran accept my insurance?
Dr. Puchferran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 585-7878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puchferran accept in North Miami Beach, FL?
Dr. Puchferran in North Miami Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Puchferran's office located?
Dr. Christopher Puchferran's Primary Practice
160 NW 170th St
North Miami Beach, FL 33169
(305) 585-7878
What hospitals are Dr. Puchferran affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Puchferran has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Puchferran's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puchferran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104288836.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puchferran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puchferran