Summary

Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency, and performs hospice care, life-prolonging treatment, and palliative care. She practices internal medicine, hospital medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine, and has 30 years of experience. She is affiliated with HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center and sees patients in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. She completed her residency at Scranton Temple Mercy Hospital and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 30 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Scranton Temple Mercy Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz has 4 locations

Affiliated Hospitalists

9225 N 3rd St Ste 300Phoenix, AZ 85020
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Phoenix , AZLyons , COFresno , CAPhoenix , AZ
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Baja California Facultad De Medicina Mexicali Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: University Of Santo Tomas
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz holds an active medical license in the state of Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Scranton Temple Mercy Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Baja California Facultad De Medicina Mexicali in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Puente-Shultz's NPI number is 1922094309.

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Where is Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz's office located?
Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz's office is located at 9225 N 3rd St Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85020.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz affiliated with?
Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz is affiliated with Honorhealth John C Lincoln Medical Center.
Does Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz accepts on their Vitals profile.

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