Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brightfield, Internist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Brightfield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Mo Hospital Clins | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine | University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Brightfield speak?
Dr. Brightfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Brightfield typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Brightfield 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. Brightfield. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Brightfield typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Brightfield 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. Brightfield's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Brightfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Brightfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brightfield accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Brightfield in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Brightfield's office located?
280 Mercy Clinic Diabetes And Nutrition Center
12855 N 40 Dr Ste 280
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Dr. Kenneth Brightfield's Practice 3
621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 4017B
Saint Louis, MO 63141
What hospitals are Dr. Brightfield affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Brightfield has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Brightfield's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brightfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881613347.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brightfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brightfield
What is Dr. Kenneth Brightfield's specialty?
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.