Provider Profile
Max Pianka, APRN
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
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
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
- Seasonal allergies
Allergy & skin
- Hives
Blood disorders
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bone & joint
- Osteoporosis
Dermatology
- Head lice
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
Digestive
- Celiac disease
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Viral gastroenteritis
Eye conditions
- Pink eye
Heart health
- High cholesterol
Hormones & endocrine
- Hypothyroidism
Infections
- COVID-19
- Ear infection
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Mononucleosis
- Shingles
- Strep throat
Men's health
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental health
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Metabolic & weight
- Obesity
Nerve & joint
- Carpal tunnel
Nerve & spine
- Sciatica
Neurological
- Vertigo
Pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
- Lower back pain
- Migraines
- Osteoarthritis
Pain & spine
- Neck pain
Pediatric infections
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Skin
- Acne
- Contact dermatitis
- Eczema
- Foot fungus
- Hair loss
- Poison Ivy
Sleep
- Insomnia
Urinary health
- Overactive bladder
Women's health
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Heavy periods
- Perimenopause
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy testing
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin spots
Diagnostic screening
- Bone density scan ordering
- Colon cancer screening ordering
- Mammogram ordering
Diagnostic tests
- Rapid flu test
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
- EKG
Hormones & endocrine
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Injections
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Injury care
- Sprain and Strain Care
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- COVID-19 testing
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Lifestyle counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Minor surgery
- Minor laceration repair
Neurological care
- Concussion evaluation
Occupational health
- DOT Physical
Pain management
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Trigger Point Injections
Physical exams
- School Physical
Prescriptions
- Prescription Refill
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
- Camp Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Respiratory care
- Breathing Treatment
Screenings
- TB test
Sexual health
- PrEP consultation
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Urgent care
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Tick Removal
Weight management
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Women's health
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Well-woman exam
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 | |
| 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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 — 24 related providers in 3 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.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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.
Medicare claims
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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