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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fischer, Internist in Bristol, RI?
Dr. Bruce Fischer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bristol, RI. He is board certified. Dr. Fischer completed his residency at Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fischer is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fischer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fischer’s office at (401) 253-8900.
Where did Dr. Fischer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Fischer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Fischer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fischer speak?
Dr. Fischer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fischer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fischer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Fischer may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Fischer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fischer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fischer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 253-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fischer accept in Bristol, RI?
Dr. Fischer in Bristol, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Point32Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fischer's office located?
What is Dr. Fischer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598766552.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fischer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fischer
What is Dr. Bruce Fischer's specialty?
Dr. Fischer is a Internist near Bristol, RI.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Bruce Fischer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fischer is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bruce Fischer accepting new patients in Bristol, RI?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Fischer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Fischer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (401) 253-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Fischer?
Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (401) 253-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Fischer have?
Dr. Bruce Fischer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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