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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puneky, Medical Oncologist in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Louis Puneky, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Puneky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puneky’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puneky’s office at (601) 815-2005.
Is Dr. Puneky board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Louis Puneky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puneky speak?
Dr. Puneky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Puneky treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Puneky 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. Puneky. 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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
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:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does Dr. Puneky perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Puneky 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. Puneky. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Puneky accept my insurance?
Dr. Puneky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 815-2005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puneky accept in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Puneky in Jackson, MS 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 Mississippi
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Mississippi
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Puneky's office located?
What is Dr. Puneky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puneky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619913928.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puneky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puneky
What is Dr. Louis Puneky's specialty?
Dr. Puneky is a Medical Oncologist near Jackson, MS. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Puneky to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Louis Puneky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puneky is affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Medical Oncologist?
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Is Louis Puneky accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?
Yes, Dr. Louis Puneky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Puneky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puneky's office at (601) 815-2005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Puneky?
Please contact Dr. Puneky's office at (601) 815-2005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Louis Puneky have?
Dr. Louis Puneky is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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