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33 Years of Experience
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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 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Puls typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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 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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Puls typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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: Holy Cross Hospital, 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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