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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pusso, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Antonia Pusso, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pusso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pusso’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pusso’s office at (720) 848-2080.
What languages does Dr. Pusso speak?
Dr. Pusso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Pusso typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Pusso 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. Pusso. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Pusso typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Pusso 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. Pusso. 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Pusso accept my insurance?
Dr. Pusso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-2080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pusso accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Pusso in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pusso's office located?
What is Dr. Pusso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pusso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487182895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pusso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pusso
What is Dr. Antonia Pusso's specialty?
Dr. Pusso is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Aurora, CO.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Antonia Pusso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pusso is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital 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 Antonia Pusso accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Antonia Pusso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Antonia Pusso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pusso's office at (720) 848-2080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Antonia Pusso?
Please contact Dr. Pusso's office at (720) 848-2080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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