47 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avena, Internist in Sullivan, IN?
Where did Dr. Avena go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Edward Hines Jr Va Hosp, Internal Medicine; Oak Forest Hosp Of Cook Co, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Avena speak?
Dr. Avena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Avena typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Avena 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. Avena. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Avena typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Avena 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. Avena's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Avena accept my insurance?
Dr. Avena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (812) 268-6292 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avena accept in Sullivan, IN?
Dr. Avena in Sullivan, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Where is Dr. Avena's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Avena affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Avena has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Avena's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598772428.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avena
What is Dr. Robert Avena'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.