Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

Dr. Uma Purighalla

Internal Medicine
UPMC
UPMC Passavant
9100 Babcock Boulevard, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
On Staff At

Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
UPMC
UPMC Passavant
9100 Babcock Boulevard, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsSimilar Doctors

Overview

Uma Purighalla, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Purighalla received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania (now Drexel University College of Medicine) and completed her residency at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Dr. Purighalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

Specialties
Internal Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 14 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

UPMC Passavant
9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Similar Doctors
Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Dr. Francis R. Colangelo
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Dr. Francis R. Colangelo
Internal Medicine

Premier Medical Associates PC

3824 Northern Pike, Suite 200, 
Monroeville, PA 
 (15.5 miles away)
412-380-2800
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Francis Colangelo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Colangelo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Dr. Paul A. Hartley
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Dr. Paul A. Hartley
Internal Medicine

Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.

2375 Greentree Rd, 
Carnegie, PA 
 (13.1 miles away)
412-276-1560
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Paul Hartley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hartley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Subacute Combined Degeneration, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Dr. Kaushik P. Patel
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Dr. Kaushik P. Patel
Internal Medicine

Patel Medical Associates LLC

2409 Brownsville Road, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (13.0 miles away)
412-819-3204
Languages Spoken:
English, Gujarati , Hindi
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Kaushik Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Heart Failure, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

VIEW MORE TYPE 2 DIABETES (T2D) DOCTORS

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Purighalla's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      • Advanced
      • Anemia
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Anemia.
        See more Anemia experts
      • Folate Deficiency
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Folate Deficiency.
        See more Folate Deficiency experts
      • High Cholesterol
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Advanced
        . Learn about High Cholesterol.
        See more High Cholesterol experts
      • Hypothyroidism
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Hypothyroidism.
        See more Hypothyroidism experts
      • Infant Hyperglycemia
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Infant Hyperglycemia.
        See more Infant Hyperglycemia experts
      • Menopause
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Menopause.
        See more Menopause experts
      View All 11 Advanced Conditions
      • Experienced
      • Agranulocytosis
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Agranulocytosis.
        See more Agranulocytosis experts
      • Arthritis
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Arthritis.
        See more Arthritis experts
      • Asthma
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Asthma.
        See more Asthma experts
      • Asthma in Children
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Asthma in Children.
        See more Asthma in Children experts
      • Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
        See more Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis experts
      • Atypical Pneumonia
        Dr. Purighalla is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
        See more Atypical Pneumonia experts
      View All 64 Experienced Conditions
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile
      For Patients
      • Our Story
      • How MediFind Works
      • Conditions A-Z
      • Doctor Directory
      • Symptoms Directory
      • Procedures Directory
      • Treatment Directory
      • Drug Directory
      • Infusion Center Finder
      • FAQ
      • Contact Us
      For Providers and Practices
      • Claim Your Profile
      • Newsroom
      Business Solutions
      • Provider
      • Network Solutions
      Additional Resources
      • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      • Advertising Policy
      • Content Policy
      Subscribe to our newsletter

      Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

      Close

        By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

        Bullet PinMediFind
        Follow us on
        This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
        © 2026 All Rights Reserved

        Request an Appointment

        If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

        MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

        Patient Details

        This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

          Close

          Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

          Insurance Details

          Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

          Insurance Provider *
          Insurance ProviderClose

          Appointments Details

          Let’s get more information about your appointment.

                  0 / 1000
                  0 / 1000
                  By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.