Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puga, Cardiologist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Leopoldo Puga, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Puga is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puga’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puga’s office at (661) 327-7842.
Is Dr. Puga board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Leopoldo Puga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puga speak?
Dr. Puga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Puga treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Heart artery graft
- Angioplasty device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Puga perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leopoldo Puga may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puga's office.
Does Dr. Puga accept my insurance?
Dr. Puga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 327-7842 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puga accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Puga in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Brand New Day
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Universal Health Care
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Where is Dr. Puga's office located?
Dr. Leopoldo Puga's Primary Practice
8327 Brimhall Rd Ste 701
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 327-7842
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 1659312536.
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. Leopoldo Puga's specialty?
Dr. Puga is a Cardiologist near Bakersfield, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Puga to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leopoldo Puga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puga is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Memorial 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 Cardiologist?
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Is Leopoldo Puga accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leopoldo Puga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leopoldo Puga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puga's office at (661) 327-7842 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leopoldo Puga?
Please contact Dr. Puga's office at (661) 327-7842 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leopoldo Puga have?
Dr. Leopoldo Puga is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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