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Dr. Sara Truelson, MD

Hudson, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Truelson, Internist in Hudson, FL?

    Dr. Sara Truelson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hudson, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Truelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Truelson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Truelson’s office at (727) 819-2929.

    What languages does Dr. Truelson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Truelson typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Truelson 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. Truelson. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Malnutrition
    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
    • Moderate Underweight
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Truelson typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Truelson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Truelson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Truelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Truelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 819-2929 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Truelson accept in Hudson, FL?

    Dr. Truelson in Hudson, FL 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 Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Independent Living Systems

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Truelson's office located?

    Dr. Sara Truelson's Primary Practice

    14000 Fivay Rd

    Hudson, FL 34667

    (727) 819-2929

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    Dr. Sara Truelson's Practice 2

    6117 Trouble Creek Rd

    New Port Richey, FL 34653

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    Dr. Sara Truelson's Practice 3

    2061 Collier Pkwy

    Land O Lakes, FL 34639

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

    Dr. Truelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164841417.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Truelson?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Truelson's specialty?

    Dr. Truelson is a Internist near Hudson, FL.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Sara Truelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Truelson is affiliated with Hca Florida Trinity Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore 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 Sara Truelson accepting new patients in Hudson, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Truelson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Truelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Truelson's office at (727) 819-2929 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Truelson?

    Please contact Dr. Truelson's office at (727) 819-2929 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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