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Dr. Lawrence Brent, MD

Dr. Lawrence Brent, MD

Rheumatologist

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brent, Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Lawrence Brent, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Brent graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Rheumatology; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; West Virginia Univ Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Brent is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch; Flemish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Modern (1453-), Guarani, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Maltese, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Norwegian, Panjabi; Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, Russian, Serbian, Shona, Sindhi, Slovak, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Yiddish, Yoruba, and Zulu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brent’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brent’s office.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Brent?

    Dr. Lawrence Brent, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Brent empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Trials, Inflammatory Muscle Disease/Myositis, Lupus/SLE, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Brent is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Brent go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Rheumatology; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; West Virginia Univ Hosps, Internal Medicine | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Brent board certified as a Rheumatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Brent, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Brent speak?

    Dr. Brent and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Afrikaans
    • Albanian
    • Amharic
    • Arabic
    • Armenian
    • Bulgarian
    • Burmese
    • Chinese
    • Croatian
    • Czech
    • Danish
    • Dutch; Flemish
    • English
    • Estonian
    • Finnish
    • French
    • Georgian
    • German
    • Greek, Modern (1453-)
    • Guarani
    • Gujarati
    • Hebrew
    • Hindi
    • Hungarian
    • Icelandic
    • Indonesian
    • Irish
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Kannada
    • Korean
    • Latin
    • Latvian
    • Lithuanian
    • Malayalam
    • Maltese
    • Marathi
    • Mongolian
    • Nepali
    • Norwegian
    • Panjabi; Punjabi
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
    • Russian
    • Serbian
    • Shona
    • Sindhi
    • Slovak
    • Spanish
    • Swahili
    • Swedish
    • Tagalog
    • Tamil
    • Telugu
    • Thai
    • Turkish
    • Twi
    • Ukrainian
    • Urdu
    • Uzbek
    • Vietnamese
    • Yiddish
    • Yoruba
    • Zulu

    What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Brent typically treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Brent 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. Brent. 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:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Osteoarthritis
    • Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Multiple Joint Arthritis
    • Polyarthritis
    • Primary Widespread Arthritis
    • Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
    • M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Lupus
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Disseminated lupus erythematosus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Brent typically perform?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Brent 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. Brent. 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:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Brent accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brent 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. Brent accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Brent in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Brent's office located?

    Temple Rheumatology

    3401 North Broad Street

    Outpatient Building, Floor 4

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

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    What hospitals are Dr. Brent affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Brent has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

    What is Dr. Brent's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Brent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043271729.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brent?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brent

    What is Dr. Lawrence Brent's specialty?

    Dr. Brent is a Rheumatologist near Philadelphia, PA.

    What does a Rheumatologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.

    Is Dr. Lawrence Brent affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brent is affiliated with Temple University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Lawrence Brent accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Brent is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lawrence Brent offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brent's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Brent?

    Please contact Dr. Brent's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Brent's office located?

    Dr. Brent's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Brent have?

    Dr. Lawrence Brent is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.