29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bruno, Internist in Lake Charles, LA?
Where did Dr. Bruno go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Bruno board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sandra Bruno, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bruno speak?
Dr. Bruno and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bruno typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bruno 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. Bruno. 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:
- 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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bruno typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sandra Bruno 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. Bruno's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bruno accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 217-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bruno accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Bruno in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bruno's office located?
Dr. Sandra Bruno's Primary Practice
217 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy Ste 101
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Bruno affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bruno has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bruno's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bruno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972533602.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruno?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bruno
What is Dr. Sandra Bruno'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.