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Dr. Brian Bolden, MD
Wilkes Barre, PA
25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bolden, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Brian Bolden, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Bolden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bolden’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bolden’s office.
What languages does Dr. Bolden speak?
Dr. Bolden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bolden treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Bolden 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. Bolden. 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.
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bolden perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Bolden may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bolden's office.
Does Dr. Bolden accept my insurance?
Dr. Bolden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bolden accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Bolden in Wilkes Barre, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Bolden's office located?
What is Dr. Bolden's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bolden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700846722.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bolden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bolden
What is Dr. Brian Bolden's specialty?
Dr. Bolden is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Wilkes Barre, PA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Bolden to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Bolden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bolden is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Temple University Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Brian Bolden accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Bolden is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Bolden offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bolden's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Bolden?
Please contact Dr. Bolden's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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1000 E Mountain Blvd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711