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Dr. Peter Brassard, MD

East Providence, RI

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brassard, Family Medicine Specialist in East Providence, RI?

    Dr. Peter Brassard, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in East Providence, RI. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Brassard graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, Family Medicine. Dr. Brassard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brassard’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brassard’s office at (401) 438-5551.

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

    • Residency: Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, Family Medicine | Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program

    • Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Brassard board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Brassard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Brassard speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Brassard treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Brassard 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. Brassard. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute frontal sinusitis
    • Short-term forehead sinus infection
    • Frontal sinus inflammation
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified
    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic Sinus Infection
    • Repeated Sinusitis
    • Frequent Sinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0181: Other acute recurrent sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Bronchopneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung infection
    • Bronchial pneumonia
    • Lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J180: Bronchopneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attack
    • Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma Exacerbation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Which procedures does Dr. Brassard perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Brassard may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brassard's office.

    Does Dr. Brassard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brassard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 438-5551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brassard accept in East Providence, RI?

    Dr. Brassard in East Providence, 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

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brassard's office located?

    Dr. Peter Brassard's Primary Practice

    1053 S Broadway

    East Providence, RI 02914

    (401) 438-5551

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

    Dr. Brassard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609877489.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brassard?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Brassard's specialty?

    Dr. Brassard is a Family Medicine Specialist near East Providence, RI. 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. Contact Dr. Brassard to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Brassard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brassard is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, South County Hospital Campus, 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Peter Brassard accepting new patients in East Providence, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Brassard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Brassard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brassard's office at (401) 438-5551 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Brassard?

    Please contact Dr. Brassard's office at (401) 438-5551 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Brassard have?

    Dr. Peter Brassard is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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