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Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes, MD

Rochester, MN

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    Who is Dr. Cortes Puentes, Pulmonologist in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cortes Puentes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortes Puentes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortes Puentes’s office at (507) 284-2511.

    What languages does Dr. Cortes Puentes speak?

    Dr. Cortes Puentes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Cortes Puentes typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Cortes 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. Cortes 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:

    • Abnormal Lung Function Test
    • Lung Disease
    • Irregular Pulmonary Function Study
    • Unusual Breathing Test
    • Lung Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R942: Abnormal results of pulmonary function studies

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Gas Levels
    • Blood
    • Blood gas imbalance
    • Irregular blood gases
    • Blood gas disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7981: Abnormal blood-gas level

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Lung Disorder
    • Other Breathing Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
    • Specific Lung Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J988: Other specified respiratory disorders

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant
    • Lung Graft
    • New Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z942: Lung transplant status

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Cortes Puentes typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Cortes Puentes 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. Cortes 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:

    • Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
    • Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
    • DLCO Test
    • Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
    • Lung Gas Exchange Test
    • Body Plethysmography
    • Lung Volume Measurement
    • Airway Resistance Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance

    Also known as:

    • Overnight Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Continuous Oxygen Monitoring
    • Sleep Oxygen Test
    • Nocturnal Oximetry
    • Overnight O2 Saturation Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Cortes Puentes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cortes Puentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes Puentes accept in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Cortes Puentes in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Minnesota

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Cortes Puentes' office located?

    Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes' Primary Practice

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (507) 284-2511

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    Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes' Practice 2

    701 Hewitt Blvd

    Red Wing, MN 55066

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    Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes' Practice 3

    500 W Grant St

    Lake City, MN 55041

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    What is Dr. Cortes Puentes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cortes Puentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447694641.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortes Puentes?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortes Puentes

    What is Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes's specialty?

    Dr. Cortes Puentes is a Pulmonologist near Rochester, MN.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is this Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cortes Puentes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus, Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato. 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

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    Is Gustavo Cortes Puentes accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cortes Puentes's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gustavo Cortes Puentes?

    Please contact Dr. Cortes Puentes's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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