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Dr. Blake Bruton, MD

Mount Vernon, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bruton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Mount Vernon, IL?

    Dr. Blake Bruton, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bruton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bruton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruton’s office at (314) 362-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Bruton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bruton treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bruton 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. Bruton. 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:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
    • Left lower quadrant pain
    • Pain in left side of belly
    • Left side abdominal discomfort
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
    • R1032: Left lower quadrant pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Which procedures does Dr. Bruton perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Blake Bruton may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bruton's office.

    Does Dr. Bruton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bruton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bruton accept in Mount Vernon, IL?

    Dr. Bruton in Mount Vernon, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Roush Industries

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bruton's office located?

    Dr. Blake Bruton's Primary Practice

    1 Good Samaritan Way

    Mount Vernon, IL 62864

    (314) 362-5000

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    Dr. Blake Bruton's Practice 2

    400 N Pleasant Ave

    Centralia, IL 62801

    (618) 436-8000

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    Dr. Blake Bruton's Practice 3

    1 Memorial Dr

    Alton, IL 62002

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

    Dr. Bruton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245644152.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruton?

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

    What is Dr. Blake Bruton's specialty?

    Dr. Bruton is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Mount Vernon, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Bruton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Blake Bruton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bruton is affiliated with SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Lincoln, Deaconess Midtown 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Blake Bruton accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Blake Bruton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Blake Bruton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bruton's office at (314) 362-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Blake Bruton?

    Please contact Dr. Bruton's office at (314) 362-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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