AP
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puro, Hospitalist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Alana Puro, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Puro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puro’s office at (510) 869-6883.
What languages does Dr. Puro speak?
Dr. Puro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Puro typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Puro 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. Puro. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Puro typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Alana Puro may include:
Please contact Dr. Puro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puro accept my insurance?
Dr. Puro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 869-6883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puro accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Puro in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Puro's office located?
Dr. Alana Puro's Primary Practice
350 Hawthorne Ave Rm 2346
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 869-6883
What is Dr. Puro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770900912.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puro
What is Dr. Alana Puro's specialty?
Dr. Puro is a Hospitalist near Oakland, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Alana Puro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puro is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Sutter Tracy Community 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alana Puro accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alana Puro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alana Puro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puro's office at (510) 869-6883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alana Puro?
Please contact Dr. Puro's office at (510) 869-6883 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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