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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brus, Internist in West Chester, PA?
Dr. Robert James Brus, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Chester, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Brus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brus’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brus’s office at (239) 597-5638.
What languages does Dr. Brus speak?
Dr. Brus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Brus typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Brus 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. Brus. 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:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Cognitive Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Awareness issues
- Mental fog
ICD-10 Codes:
- R419: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Brus typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Brus 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. Brus. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Brus accept my insurance?
Dr. Brus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 597-5638 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brus accept in West Chester, PA?
Dr. Brus in West Chester, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Delaware
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Brus' office located?
Dr. Robert James Brus' Primary Practice
700 N Franklin St
West Chester, PA 19380
(239) 597-5638
What is Dr. Brus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699745943.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brus
What is Dr. Robert James Brus's specialty?
Dr. Brus is a Internist near West Chester, 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. Robert James Brus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brus is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, De, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Riddle Hospital 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 Robert James Brus accepting new patients in West Chester, PA?
Yes, Dr. Robert James Brus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert James Brus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brus's office at (239) 597-5638 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert James Brus?
Please contact Dr. Brus's office at (239) 597-5638 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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