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Dr. Paul Brune, MD

Kansas City, MO

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brune, Infectious Disease Specialist in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Paul Brune, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Brune graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain. Dr. Brune is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brune’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brune’s office.

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

    • Medical School: University of Wales in Great Britain

    What languages does Dr. Brune speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Brune treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Brune 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. Brune. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • MSSA Blood Poisoning
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • MSSA Sepsis
    • Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
    • A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    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

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Eosinophilic Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Eosinophilic Disorder
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
    • High Eosinophil Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Eosinophil-Driven Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J8283: Eosinophilic asthma

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease
    • Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Brune perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Brune accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brune accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brune accept in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Brune in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brune's office located?

    Dr. Paul Brune's Primary Practice

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 348 Bldg 2

    Kansas City, MO 64132

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    Dr. Paul Brune's Practice 2

    17065 S 71 Hwy

    Belton, MO 64012

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    Dr. Paul Brune's Practice 3

    931 NE Columbus St

    Lees Summit, MO 64086

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

    Dr. Brune's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831250547.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brune?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Brune's specialty?

    Dr. Brune is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Kansas City, MO.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Brune to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Brune affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brune is affiliated with Research Medical Center, The University of Kansas Hospital, North Kansas City Hospital, Menorah Medical Center, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Paul Brune accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Brune is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Brune offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brune's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Brune?

    Please contact Dr. Brune's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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