24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hirano, Internist in Milwaukee, WI?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hirano?
Dr. Brian Hirano, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hirano empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hospital Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Milwaukee, WI community, Dr. Hirano is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hirano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine | Med College Wi Affil Hosps | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Mn Med Sch | University of Minnesota Med School
Is Dr. Hirano board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Hirano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hirano speak?
Dr. Hirano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hirano typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hirano 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. Hirano. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hirano typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Hirano may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Hirano's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hirano accept my insurance?
Dr. Hirano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 978-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hirano accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Hirano in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Centene Corporation
Children's Wisconsin
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hirano's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hirano affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hirano has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hirano's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hirano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770672818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hirano
What is Dr. Brian Hirano's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.