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Dr. Herman Brizuela, MD
Adult Medicine Specialist
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Obstetrician & Gynecologist
,Family Medicine Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brizuela, Adult Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Herman Brizuela, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Brizuela completed his residency at Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Brizuela is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brizuela’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brizuela’s office at (215) 763-8870.
Where did Dr. Brizuela go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Hahnemann University Hospital
What languages does Dr. Brizuela speak?
Dr. Brizuela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Brizuela treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Brizuela 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. Brizuela. 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Unspecified Preventive Health Measures
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- General Prophylactic Care
- Unspecified Disease Prevention
- Health Protection Visit
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z299: Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified
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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
- Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
- Opioid Addiction in Recovery
- Past Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Which procedures does Dr. Brizuela perform as an Adult Medicine Specialist?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Herman Brizuela may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brizuela's office.
Does Dr. Brizuela accept my insurance?
Dr. Brizuela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 763-8870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brizuela accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Brizuela in Philadelphia, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Brizuela's office located?
Dr. Herman Brizuela's Primary Practice
216 W Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 763-8870
What is Dr. Brizuela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brizuela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174744064.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brizuela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brizuela
What is Dr. Herman Brizuela's specialty?
Dr. Brizuela is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA. The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one. Contact Dr. Brizuela to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Herman Brizuela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brizuela is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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
Where can I learn more about Adult Medicine Specialist?
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Is Herman Brizuela accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Herman Brizuela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Herman Brizuela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brizuela's office at (215) 763-8870 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Herman Brizuela?
Please contact Dr. Brizuela's office at (215) 763-8870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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