Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puri, Internist in Milledgeville, GA?
Where did Dr. Puri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mo State Chest Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Jersey City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year; Mercer Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
Medical School: Punjab Medical College
Is Dr. Puri board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ram Puri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puri speak?
Dr. Puri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Puri typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Puri 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. Puri. 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Puri typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ram Puri may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Puri's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Puri accept my insurance?
Dr. Puri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 452-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puri accept in Milledgeville, GA?
Dr. Puri in Milledgeville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Puri's office located?
Dr. Ram Puri's Primary Practice
1209 N Columbia Dr
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 452-3200
What hospitals are Dr. Puri affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Puri has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Puri's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174518856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puri
What is Dr. Ram Puri's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.