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Who is Dr. Puls, Family Medicine Specialist in Pueblo, CO?
Dr. Theodore Puls, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pueblo, CO. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Puls graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. Dr. Puls is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puls’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puls’s office at (719) 561-4336.
Where did Dr. Puls go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Puls board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Theodore Puls, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Puls speak?
Dr. Puls and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Puls treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Puls 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. Puls. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
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- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Hypertension
- High Venous Pressure with Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87323: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of bilateral lower extremity
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
Also known as:
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- IED
- Explosive anger disorder
- Rage disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F6381: Intermittent explosive disorder
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does Dr. Puls perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Puls 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. Puls. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Puls accept my insurance?
Dr. Puls accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 561-4336 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puls accept in Pueblo, CO?
Dr. Puls in Pueblo, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gila River Health Care Corporation
Medicare
State of Colorado
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Puls' office located?
Dr. Theodore Puls' Primary Practice
1619 N Greenwood St Ste 208
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 561-4336
What is Dr. Puls's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588643290.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puls?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puls
What is Dr. Theodore Puls's specialty?
Dr. Puls is a Family Medicine Specialist near Pueblo, CO. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Puls to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Theodore Puls affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Puls is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Commonspirit - St. Mary - Corwin Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Theodore Puls accepting new patients in Pueblo, CO?
Yes, Dr. Theodore Puls is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theodore Puls offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puls's office at (719) 561-4336 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theodore Puls?
Please contact Dr. Puls's office at (719) 561-4336 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Theodore Puls have?
Dr. Theodore Puls is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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