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Dr. Michael Bright, MD

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bright, Trauma Surgeon in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Michael Bright, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bright is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bright’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bright’s office at (352) 265-0646.

    What languages does Dr. Bright speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bright treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Bright 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. Bright. 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:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • General Burn Injury
    • Burns
    • Thermal Injury
    • Fire Burn
    • Scald Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Which procedures does Dr. Bright perform as a Trauma Surgeon?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Bright may include:

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

    Does Dr. Bright accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0646 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bright accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Bright in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Bright's office located?

    Dr. Michael Bright's Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 265-0646

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    Dr. Michael Bright's Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    Dr. Michael Bright's Practice 3

    4202 E Fowler Ave

    Tampa, FL 33620

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

    Dr. Bright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619404415.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bright?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Bright's specialty?

    Dr. Bright is a Trauma Surgeon near Gainesville, FL. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Bright to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Bright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bright is affiliated with Tampa General 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

    Where can I learn more about Trauma Surgeon?

    Explore Trauma Surgeon 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 Michael Bright accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Bright is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Bright offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bright's office at (352) 265-0646 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Bright?

    Please contact Dr. Bright's office at (352) 265-0646 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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