Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pruner, Internist in Wolcott, CT?
Dr. Joseph Pruner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wolcott, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pruner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pruner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pruner’s office.
What languages does Dr. Pruner speak?
Dr. Pruner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pruner typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pruner 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. Pruner. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Blood Glucose
- Prediabetes (Glucose Tolerance)
- Borderline Diabetes (Oral)
- Glucose Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7302: Impaired glucose tolerance (oral)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pruner typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Pruner may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Pruner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pruner accept my insurance?
Dr. Pruner 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. Pruner accept in Wolcott, CT?
Dr. Pruner in Wolcott, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pruner's office located?
What is Dr. Pruner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pruner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427493048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pruner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pruner
What is Dr. Joseph Pruner's specialty?
Dr. Pruner is a Internist near Wolcott, CT.
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. Joseph Pruner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pruner is affiliated with Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, Ct, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Uconn John Dempsey Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Middlesex 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Pruner accepting new patients in Wolcott, CT?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Pruner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Pruner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pruner's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Pruner?
Please contact Dr. Pruner's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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