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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brusca, Critical Care Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Samuel Brusca, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brusca is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brusca’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brusca’s office.
What languages does Dr. Brusca speak?
Dr. Brusca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Brusca typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Brusca 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. Brusca. 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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Brusca typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Brusca performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Brusca. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Heart Assist Device Repositioning
- VAD Repositioning
- Ventricular Assist Device Adjustment
- Percutaneous Heart Pump Repositioning
CPT Codes:
- 33993: Repositioning of percutaneous right or left heart ventricular assist device with imaging guidance at separate and distinct session from insertion
Does Dr. Brusca accept my insurance?
Dr. Brusca 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. Brusca accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Brusca in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brusca's office located?
What is Dr. Brusca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brusca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174942148.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brusca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brusca
What is Dr. Samuel Brusca's specialty?
Dr. Brusca is a Critical Care Internist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Samuel Brusca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brusca is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samuel Brusca accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Brusca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Brusca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brusca's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Brusca?
Please contact Dr. Brusca's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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