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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 1 additional practice location. 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Bright typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Bright typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Bright may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Bright's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
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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
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.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
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.
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
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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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