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Who is Dr. Alfonso Puentes, Family Medicine Specialist in Lantana, FL?
Dr. Ramiro Alfonso Puentes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lantana, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alfonso Puentes is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alfonso Puentes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alfonso Puentes’s office at (561) 420-5599.
What languages does Dr. Alfonso Puentes speak?
Dr. Alfonso Puentes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alfonso Puentes typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alfonso Puentes 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. Alfonso Puentes. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alfonso Puentes typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Alfonso Puentes may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Alfonso Puentes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alfonso Puentes accept my insurance?
Dr. Alfonso Puentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 420-5599 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alfonso Puentes accept in Lantana, FL?
Dr. Alfonso Puentes in Lantana, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
Centene Corporation
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alfonso Puentes' office located?
Dr. Ramiro Alfonso Puentes' Primary Practice
1250 Southwinds Dr
Lantana, FL 33462
(561) 420-5599
What is Dr. Alfonso Puentes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alfonso Puentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154779916.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alfonso Puentes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alfonso Puentes
What is Dr. Ramiro Alfonso Puentes's specialty?
Dr. Alfonso Puentes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lantana, FL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Ramiro Alfonso Puentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alfonso Puentes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Tenet Healthcare - Good Samaritan Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ramiro Alfonso Puentes accepting new patients in Lantana, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ramiro Alfonso Puentes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ramiro Alfonso Puentes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alfonso Puentes's office at (561) 420-5599 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ramiro Alfonso Puentes?
Please contact Dr. Alfonso Puentes's office at (561) 420-5599 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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