Robert James Brunner, D.O.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Robert James Brunner is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Wilkes Barre, PA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Robert James Brunner, D.O. has been part of the Wilkes Barre medical community since 2010 in group practice. Trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (class of 2006), he has been practicing for over 20 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
Older · 2226dNPPES updated 2020-08-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
675 Baltimore Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-7900
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.4%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
292
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
104
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
487
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $400k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Robert James Brunner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Aug 5, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-4903
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Robert James Brunner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert James Brunner for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Wilkes Barre required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Robert James Brunner
Dr. Brunner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wilkes Barre, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 808-8889.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert James Brunner
Practice Location
675 Baltimore Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-7900
Mailing Address
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-4903
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