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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buniak, Hospitalist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Anita Buniak, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Buniak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buniak’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buniak’s office at (570) 552-4450.
What languages does Dr. Buniak speak?
Dr. Buniak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Buniak typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Buniak 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. Buniak. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Buniak typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Anita Buniak may include:
Please contact Dr. Buniak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buniak accept my insurance?
Dr. Buniak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 552-4450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buniak accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Buniak in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Buniak's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Buniak affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Buniak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Buniak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buniak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649767179.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buniak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buniak
What is Dr. Anita Buniak's specialty?
Dr. Buniak is a Hospitalist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is Dr. Anita Buniak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buniak is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger 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
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Is Dr. Anita Buniak accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Anita Buniak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anita Buniak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buniak's office at (570) 552-4450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Anita Buniak?
Please contact Dr. Buniak's office at (570) 552-4450 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Buniak's office located?
Dr. Buniak's office is located in Wilkes Barre, PA.
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