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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Derusso, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Gregory Derusso, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Derusso graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Allegheny University Hosps. Dr. Derusso is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Derusso’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Derusso’s office at (215) 333-7505.
Where did Dr. Derusso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Allegheny University Hosps | Allegheny General Hospital-Western Pennsylvania Hosp Med Ed Program
Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) | HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Is Dr. Derusso board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Derusso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Derusso speak?
Dr. Derusso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Derusso treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Derusso 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. Derusso. 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:
- 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 High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
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:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Derusso perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gregory Derusso 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Derusso's office.
Does Dr. Derusso accept my insurance?
Dr. Derusso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 333-7505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Derusso accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Derusso in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Derusso's office located?
Dr. Gregory Derusso's Primary Practice
7505 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 333-7505
What is Dr. Derusso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Derusso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316959141.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Derusso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Derusso
What is Dr. Gregory Derusso's specialty?
Dr. Derusso is a Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
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.
Contact Dr. Derusso to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gregory Derusso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Derusso is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Gregory Derusso accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Derusso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Derusso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Derusso's office at (215) 333-7505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Derusso?
Please contact Dr. Derusso's office at (215) 333-7505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Derusso have?
Dr. Gregory Derusso is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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