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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puga, Internist in Lewes, DE?
Dr. Daniel Puga, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lewes, DE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Puga is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puga’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puga’s office at (215) 481-2222.
What languages does Dr. Puga speak?
Dr. Puga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Puga typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Puga 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. Puga. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Puga typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Puga may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Puga's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puga accept my insurance?
Dr. Puga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 481-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puga accept in Lewes, DE?
Dr. Puga in Lewes, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Delaware
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Puga's office located?
What is Dr. Puga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659800571.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puga
What is Dr. Daniel Puga's specialty?
Dr. Puga is a Internist near Lewes, DE.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Daniel Puga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puga is affiliated with Beebe Healthcare 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 Daniel Puga accepting new patients in Lewes, DE?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Puga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Puga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puga's office at (215) 481-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Puga?
Please contact Dr. Puga's office at (215) 481-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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