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Dr. Joseph Brignola, MD

Nutley, NJ

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brignola, Internist in Nutley, NJ?

    Dr. Joseph Brignola, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nutley, NJ. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brignola graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Brignola is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brignola’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brignola’s office at (973) 667-8117.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Brignola?

    Dr. Joseph Brignola, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Brignola empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Nutley/NJ community, Dr. Brignola is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: New York Medical College

    • Medical School: Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School

    Is Dr. Brignola board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Brignola, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Brignola speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Brignola treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Brignola 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. Brignola. 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:

    • 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Obesity
    • Other Types of Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Unspecified Obesity
    • Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
    • Secondary Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E668: Other obesity

    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:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Chemistry
    • Blood
    • Irregular blood test results
    • Unusual blood work
    • Abnormal blood panel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Which procedures does Dr. Brignola perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Brignola may include:

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

    Does Dr. Brignola accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brignola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 667-8117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brignola accept in Nutley, NJ?

    Dr. Brignola in Nutley, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brignola's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Brignola's Primary Practice

    181 Franklin Ave Ste 204

    Nutley, NJ 07110

    (973) 667-8117

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

    Dr. Brignola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508824897.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brignola?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Brignola's specialty?

    Dr. Brignola is a Internist near Nutley, NJ.

    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. Brignola to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Brignola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brignola is affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Joseph Brignola accepting new patients in Nutley, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Brignola is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Brignola offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brignola's office at (973) 667-8117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Brignola?

    Please contact Dr. Brignola's office at (973) 667-8117 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Brignola have?

    Dr. Joseph Brignola is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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