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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bustos, Nephrologist in New Britain, CT?
Dr. Brian Bustos, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in New Britain, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bustos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bustos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bustos’s office at (860) 224-5011.
What languages does Dr. Bustos speak?
Dr. Bustos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Bustos typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Bustos 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. Bustos. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
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
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Bustos typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Bustos may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Bustos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bustos accept my insurance?
Dr. Bustos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 224-5011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bustos accept in New Britain, CT?
Dr. Bustos in New Britain, CT 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bustos' office located?
What is Dr. Bustos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bustos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952930455.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bustos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bustos
What is Dr. Brian Bustos's specialty?
Dr. Bustos is a Nephrologist near New Britain, CT.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Brian Bustos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bustos is affiliated with The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Medstar Washington Hospital Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Brian Bustos accepting new patients in New Britain, CT?
Yes, Dr. Brian Bustos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Bustos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bustos's office at (860) 224-5011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Bustos?
Please contact Dr. Bustos's office at (860) 224-5011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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