Brian P. Oppermann
Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Brian P. Oppermann

Rheumatology
210 Medical Center Drive, 
Philipsburg, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
19
conditions
210 Medical Center Drive, 
Philipsburg, PA 

Overview

Dr. Oppermann is a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. In addition to general rheumatology, his clinical interests include inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, musculoskeletal ultrasound and connective tissue disease. Dr. Oppermann attended West Virginia University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency and a fellowship in rheumatology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Oppermann is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Oppermann is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Dr. Oppermann is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Oppermann is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Geisinger Medical Center, 2010

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetLife
  • PPO
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Philipsburg - Rheumatology
210 Medical Center Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866
Other Locations
Geisinger Lewistown - Rheumatology
400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
Geisinger Huntingdon - Rheumatology
3228 Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Oppermann has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Osteoporosis
Gout

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Total Publications

Use of Decision Support for Improved Knowledge, Values Clarification, and Informed Choice in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Use of Decision Support for Improved Knowledge, Values Clarification, and Informed Choice in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Journal: Arthritis care & research
Published: February 25, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian P. Oppermann

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian P. Oppermann?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian P. Oppermann by calling their office at 800-230-4565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian P. Oppermann a top-rated expert for Osteoporosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian P. Oppermann is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoporosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brian P. Oppermann specialize in?

While Dr. Brian P. Oppermann is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Brian P. Oppermann participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brian P. Oppermann has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoporosis. You can view a list of Dr. Brian P. Oppermann's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brian P. Oppermann accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian P. Oppermann accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-230-4565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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