Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prendergast, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Where did Dr. Prendergast go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent Hospital Program
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
What languages does Dr. Prendergast speak?
Dr. Prendergast and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Prendergast typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Prendergast 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. Prendergast. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Prendergast typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Prendergast may include:
Please contact Dr. Prendergast's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Prendergast accept my insurance?
Dr. Prendergast accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prendergast accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Prendergast in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Prendergast's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Prendergast affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Prendergast has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Prendergast's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prendergast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437119757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prendergast?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prendergast