Paul A. Pirraglia, MD
Miles Away
Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Background and Clinical Focus
Academic Appointment:
Associate Professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate
Languages:
English
Gender:
Male
Age Groups Seen:
Adults
Provider Affiliation:
Baystate Medical Center
Practice Groups:
Baystate Brightwood Health Center, Baystate High Street Health Center Adult Medicine, Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center
Practice Locations
Insurances Accepted
Note:
Baystate Healthcare facilities and physicians accept most insurances. Please contact your insurance company to verify eligibility.
- VT MEDICAID
- TRICARE
- NORTHEAST DIRECT
- FALLON NON MASS HEALTH
- UNITED HEALTHCARE
- TUFTS US FAMILY HEALTH
- RAILROAD MEDICARE
- MEDICARE
- CONNECTICARE
- TUFTS
- AETNA
- HARVARD PILGRIM
- HNE BE HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP
- HEALTH NEW ENGLAND EXCLUDING BE HEALTHY
- UNICARE GIC
- FIRST HEALTH COVENTRY
- MULTIPLAN PHCS
- COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE
- HMO BLUE
- CIGNA GREAT WEST
- CONSOLIDATED
- CT MEDICAID
- BLUE SHIELD PPO IND
- BLUE SHIELD MEDICARE ADV
Education and Training
Cornell University Medical College
Medical School, MD, 1998
Mass General Hospital *
Fellowship, 2003
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School
Residency, 2001
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Scholarly Focus
- Primary care
- Health service research
- Overlap of medical conditions and mental health
- Social determinants of health
Professional Societies and Leadership Roles
- Association of Chiefs and Leaders in General Internal Medicine: Member (2021-present)
- Society of General Internal Medicine: Board of Regional Leaders, Member (2010-2011); New England Region, President (2009-2010), President-Elect (2008-2009); SGIM New England Regional Meeting, Scientific Abstract Review Committee: Chair (2008), Co-Chair (2007), Abstract Reviewer (2005-2007); Member (2001-present)
- American College of Physicians: Member (1999-2003)
Awards and Honors
- Healthcare Hero, Collaboration in Health/Wellness, BusinessWest (2022)
- Beckwith Family Award for Outstanding Teaching, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI (2012)
- Special Contribution Award for Serious Mental Illness Primary Care Clinic, Providence VA Medical Center (2009)
- Preceptorship Award, Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, and Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (2004)
- Physician-Scientist Fellowship, American Psychosomatic Society (2004)
Patient Ratings
Patient Experience Ratings
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