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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brunner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brunner’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Brunner typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Brunner typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Brunner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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 Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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