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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Villaruz, Internist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Liza Villaruz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Villaruz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villaruz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villaruz’s office at (412) 648-6413.
What languages does Dr. Villaruz speak?
Dr. Villaruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Villaruz typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Villaruz 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. Villaruz. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Mesothelioma
- Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Mesothelioma
- Asbestos Cancer
- Pleural Mesothelioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C450: Mesothelioma of pleura
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Villaruz typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Liza Villaruz 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. Villaruz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Villaruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Villaruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 648-6413 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villaruz accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Villaruz in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Villaruz's office located?
What is Dr. Villaruz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villaruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609060755.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villaruz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villaruz
What is Dr. Liza Villaruz's specialty?
Dr. Villaruz is a Internist near Pittsburgh, PA.
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. Liza Villaruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villaruz is affiliated with Indiana Regional Medical Center, Upmc Washington, St. Clair Hospital, Upmc Passavant-Mccandless, Butler Memorial Hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner 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 Liza Villaruz accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Liza Villaruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Liza Villaruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villaruz's office at (412) 648-6413 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Liza Villaruz?
Please contact Dr. Villaruz's office at (412) 648-6413 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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