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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Acuna, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Josephine Acuna, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Acuna is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acuna’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acuna’s office at (520) 694-0111.
What languages does Dr. Acuna speak?
Dr. Acuna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Acuna treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Acuna 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. Acuna. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Multiple Injury
- Many injuries
- Several injuries
- Polytrauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Which procedures does Dr. Acuna perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Josephine Acuna may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Acuna's office.
Does Dr. Acuna accept my insurance?
Dr. Acuna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-0111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Acuna accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Acuna in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Acuna's office located?
Dr. Josephine Acuna's Primary Practice
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724
(520) 694-0111
What is Dr. Acuna's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Acuna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710325287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acuna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Acuna
What is Dr. Josephine Acuna's specialty?
Dr. Acuna is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Tucson, AZ. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Acuna to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Josephine Acuna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Acuna is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Tucson Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, AZ, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Josephine Acuna accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Josephine Acuna is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Josephine Acuna offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Acuna's office at (520) 694-0111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Josephine Acuna?
Please contact Dr. Acuna's office at (520) 694-0111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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