Physician Profile
Ronald J. Brzana, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Brzana
Based in Altoona, PA, Ronald J. Brzana, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Ronald graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1991. Medicare claims data shows Ronald provided 530 services to 510 patients. The services billed most often include removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes. NPI 1861426173 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (814) 946-5469
- Email not available
Practice Locations
810 VALLEY VIEW BLVD
Altoona, PA 16602
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
530 services · 510 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
139 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
99 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
35 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
32 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Control of bleeding of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43255 |
15 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
45 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
33 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
32 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
25 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
24 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
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.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ronald J. Brzana's specialty?
Ronald J. Brzana is a gastroenterologist in Altoona, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ronald J. Brzana?
Ronald J. Brzana is listed at 810 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ronald J. Brzana?
The number on file is (814) 946-5469. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ronald J. Brzana?
Ronald J. Brzana's National Provider Identifier is 1861426173. 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 Ronald J. Brzana's education?
Ronald J. Brzana attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ronald J. Brzana have?
Ronald J. Brzana has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ronald J. Brzana known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ronald J. Brzana performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ronald J. Brzana's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ronald J. Brzana. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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