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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prunty, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Heather Prunty, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Prunty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prunty’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prunty’s office at (412) 232-8276.
What languages does Dr. Prunty speak?
Dr. Prunty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Prunty typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Prunty 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. Prunty. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Prunty typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Prunty may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Prunty's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Prunty accept my insurance?
Dr. Prunty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 232-8276 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prunty accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Prunty in Pittsburgh, PA 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)
Independent Health Association
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Prunty's office located?
What is Dr. Prunty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prunty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740413707.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prunty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prunty
What is Dr. Heather Prunty's specialty?
Dr. Prunty is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Pittsburgh, PA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Heather Prunty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prunty is affiliated with Upmc Passavant-Mccandless, Wvu Medicine Weirton Medical Center, St. Clair Hospital 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Heather Prunty accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Heather Prunty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Prunty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prunty's office at (412) 232-8276 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Prunty?
Please contact Dr. Prunty's office at (412) 232-8276 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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