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Dr. Brindusa Truta, MD

Dr. Brindusa Truta, MD

South San Francisco, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Truta, Internist in South San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Brindusa Truta, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Truta graduated from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca and completed her residency at St. Mary's Medical Center, San Francisco. She is a member of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America and American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. Truta is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Truta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Truta’s office at (410) 502-3142.

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

    • Fellowship: San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center | San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center/Gastroenterology | Phoenix VA Health Care System

    • Residency: St. Mary's Medical Center, San Francisco | Cluj-Napoca Medical Center/Gastroenterology

    • Medical School: Institute Of Med and Pharmacy In Cluj Napoca | Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

    Is Dr. Truta board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Brindusa Truta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007

    What languages does Dr. Truta speak?

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

    • English

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Romanian

    What conditions does Dr. Truta treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Truta 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. Truta. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Indigestion
    • Gas in the Digestive Tract
    • Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
    • Dyspepsia
    • Upset Stomach
    • Stomach Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K30: Functional dyspepsia

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    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:

    • Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Large Bowel Crohn's
    • Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5010: Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications

    What procedures does Dr. Truta perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Truta performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Truta. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Truta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Truta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 502-3142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Truta accept in South San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Truta in South San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Truta's office located?

    Dr. Brindusa Truta's Primary Practice

    1200 El Camino Real

    South San Francisco, CA 94080

    (410) 502-3142

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    Dr. Brindusa Truta's Practice 2

    450 Stanyan St

    San Francisco, CA 94117

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    Dr. Brindusa Truta's Practice 3

    600 N Wolfe St

    Baltimore, MD 21287

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

    Member

    American Gastroenterological Association

    Member

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

    Dr. Truta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558469643.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Truta?

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

    What is Dr. Brindusa Truta's specialty?

    Dr. Truta is a Internist near South San Francisco, CA.

    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. Truta to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brindusa Truta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Truta is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco 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?

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    Is Brindusa Truta accepting new patients in South San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brindusa Truta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brindusa Truta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Truta's office at (410) 502-3142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brindusa Truta?

    Please contact Dr. Truta's office at (410) 502-3142 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brindusa Truta have?

    Dr. Brindusa Truta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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