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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brunner, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Robert Brunner, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Brunner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brunner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brunner’s office at (570) 808-1000.
What languages does Dr. Brunner speak?
Dr. Brunner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brunner treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Brunner 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. Brunner. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Knee Staph Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Staph Infection of Knee Joint
- Knee Septic Arthritis
- Staphylococcal Knee Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M00069: Staphylococcal arthritis, unspecified knee
Also known as:
- Brain Abscess
- Abscess
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Abscess
- Epidural Abscess
- Subdural Empyema
- Brain Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G062: Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Brunner perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Brunner may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brunner's office.
Does Dr. Brunner accept my insurance?
Dr. Brunner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 808-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brunner accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Brunner in Wilkes Barre, PA 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Geisinger Health Plan
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Brunner's office located?
Dr. Robert Brunner's Primary Practice
675 Baltimore Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 808-1000
What is Dr. Brunner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brunner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548585201.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brunner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brunner
What is Dr. Robert Brunner's specialty?
Dr. Brunner is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
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. Brunner to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Brunner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brunner is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger-Bloomsburg 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Robert Brunner accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Brunner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Brunner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brunner's office at (570) 808-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Brunner?
Please contact Dr. Brunner's office at (570) 808-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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