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Dr. Lawrence Brent, MD

Dr. Lawrence Brent, MD

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, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Modern (1453-), Guarani, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Maltese, Marathi, Moldavian, Moldovan, Mongolian, Nepali, Norwegian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, 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, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brent’s office.

    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 or 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, or 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

    • English

    • Estonian

    • Finnish

    • Flemish

    • French

    • Georgian

    • German

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Guarani

    • Gujarati

    • Hebrew

    • Hindi

    • Hungarian

    • Icelandic

    • Indonesian

    • Irish

    • Italian

    • Japanese

    • Kannada

    • Korean

    • Latin

    • Latvian

    • Lithuanian

    • Malayalam

    • Maltese

    • Marathi

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Mongolian

    • Nepali

    • Norwegian

    • Panjabi

    • Polish

    • Portuguese

    • Punjabi

    • Romanian

    • Russian

    • Serbian

    • Shona

    • Sindhi

    • Slovak

    • Spanish

    • Swahili

    • Swedish

    • Tagalog

    • Tamil

    • Telugu

    • Thai

    • Turkish

    • Twi

    • Ukrainian

    • Urdu

    • Uzbek

    • Vietnamese

    • Yiddish

    • Yoruba

    • Zulu

    What conditions does Dr. Brent 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.

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
    • M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Lupus
    • Lupus kidney disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Disseminated lupus erythematosus
    • Lupus nephritis
    • Kidney inflammation from lupus
    • Glomerulonephritis in SLE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
    • M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic joint inflammation
    • Arthritis with psoriasis
    • Psoriasis-related joint pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Gout in multiple joints
    • Gout
    • Gouty Arthritis
    • Metabolic Arthritis
    • Uric Acid Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1A09X0: Idiopathic chronic gout, multiple sites, without tophus (tophi)

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Also known as:

    • Other Immune System Disorder
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Immunity Disorder
    • Immunological Disorder
    • Immune Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D8989: Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis
    • Sarcoid
    • Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Arthritis in Multiple Joints
    • Arthritis
    • Widespread Arthritis
    • Multiple Joint Inflammation
    • Generalized Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M130: Polyarthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scleroderma
    • Systemic scleroderma
    • Systemic Sclerosis
    • Hardening of the Skin
    • Connective Tissue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M349: Systemic sclerosis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Brent 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.

    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:

    • 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/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 call our office at 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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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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    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?An 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. 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. Contact Dr. Brent to book an appointment today.

    Is this 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

    Where can I learn more about Rheumatologist?

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    Is 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 Lawrence Brent?

    Please contact Dr. Brent's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Brent have?

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

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