William J. Pendergast
620 Howard Avenue, 
Altoona, PA 

Overview

William Pendergast, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Kane, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Somerset, UPMC Horizon, UPMC East, UPMC Jameson, and UPMC Passavant. Dr. Pendergast completed his medical degree and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Specialties

Hospital Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • 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
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
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Locations

UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist program
620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
Other Locations
University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Critical Care Medicine
110 North Main Street, UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville, PA 16125
Center for Community Hospitalist Medicine
110 North Main Street, UPMC Horizon Hospitalists, Greenville, PA 16125
University of Pittsburgh Physicians - CCHM
225 South Center Avenue, Somerset Hospital, Somerset, PA 15501

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William J. Pendergast

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Is Dr. William J. Pendergast a top-rated expert for Colonoscopy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William J. Pendergast is classified as an Experienced expert for Colonoscopy, 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. William J. Pendergast specialize in?

While Dr. William J. Pendergast is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.

Does Dr. William J. Pendergast participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William J. Pendergast has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colonoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. William J. Pendergast's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. William J. Pendergast accept my insurance?

Dr. William J. Pendergast accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-843-0482 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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