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- 435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
About Max Pianka
Max Pianka, APRN is a nurse practitioner — family practicing in Meriden, CT. According to Medicare claims data, Max cared for 316 Medicare patients across 347 services. The services billed most often include fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. This provider record is associated with NPI 1417414038.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (203) 694-5701
- Email not available
Practice Locations
435 LEWIS AVE
Meriden, CT 06451
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
- Allergy testing
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
- EKG
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
347 services · 316 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
38 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
32 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
29 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older | Procedure | 36573 |
28 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
24 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Removal of central venous tube with port or pump | Procedure | 36590 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
70 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
52 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
61 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in Meriden 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Max Pianka's specialty?
Max Pianka is a nurse practitioner in Meriden, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Max Pianka?
Max Pianka is listed at 435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Max Pianka?
The number on file is (203) 694-5701. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Max Pianka's NPI number?
Max Pianka's National Provider Identifier is 1417414038. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Max Pianka's education?
Max Pianka attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Max Pianka been practicing?
Max Pianka has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Max Pianka known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Max Pianka performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, insertion of central venous tube with port and aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Max Pianka confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Max Pianka. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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