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Dr. Alberto Nunez, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Camden, NJ

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nunez, Trauma Surgeon in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Alberto Nunez, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Camden, NJ. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Nunez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nunez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nunez’s office at (856) 342-3341.

    Where did Dr. Nunez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Venezuela

    Is Dr. Nunez board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Alberto Nunez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Nunez speak?

    Dr. Nunez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Nunez typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Nunez 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. Nunez. 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:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    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:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Nunez typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Alberto Nunez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nunez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nunez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nunez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (856) 342-3341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nunez accept in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Nunez in Camden, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nunez's office located?

    Dr. Alberto Nunez's Primary Practice

    1 Cooper Plz

    Camden, NJ 08103

    (856) 342-3341

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    What is Dr. Nunez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nunez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598727893.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nunez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nunez

    What is Dr. Alberto Nunez's specialty?

    Dr. Nunez is a Trauma Surgeon near Camden, NJ.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Alberto Nunez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nunez is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Shore Medical Center 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Alberto Nunez accepting new patients in Camden, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Alberto Nunez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alberto Nunez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nunez's office at (856) 342-3341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alberto Nunez?

    Please contact Dr. Nunez's office at (856) 342-3341 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nunez's office located?

    Dr. Nunez's office is located in Camden, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alberto Nunez have?

    Dr. Alberto Nunez is certified by the American Board of Surgery.