Summary

Dr. Puncho Gurung specializes in internal medicine and pulmonology, bringing 24 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine and completed his residency at William Beaumont Hospital in 2008. Dr. Gurung furthered his training with a fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2011. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gurung is fluent in Nepali, Hindi, and English.

Dr. Gurung practices at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. He focuses on treating respiratory conditions including asthma and allergic rhinitis. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. Dr. Gurung also offers virtual care options for patient convenience. Patients rate him 5.0 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to quality care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Nepali, Hindi, English
  • Medical University of South Carolina*
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Baystate Pulmonary - Springfield

3300 Main StSpringfield, MA 01107
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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24 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Nepali, Hindi, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu
Springfield , MABrookline , MALyons , COWilmington , MA
Med School: Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine Med School: Regis College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Puncho Gurung

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CBA Blue - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicare
  • Health New England
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Well Sense Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Puncho Gurung has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Puncho Gurung has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Puncho Gurung holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina* in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at William Beaumont Hospital in 2008.

Medical School

Graduated from Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Puncho Gurung's NPI number is 1982819132.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Puncho Gurung affiliated with?
Puncho Gurung is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center.
What languages does Puncho Gurung speak?
Puncho Gurung speaks Nepali, Hindi, and English.
Is Puncho Gurung accepting new patients?
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Does Puncho Gurung accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Puncho Gurung has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Puncho Gurung accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Puncho Gurung accepts on their Vitals profile.

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