
David Michael Pugliese, DO
Rheumatology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult (18-65)
- Adults over 65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout David Michael Pugliese
Institute Leadership Title
Division Chief of Rheumatology
Locations
- Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Rheumatology
- 675 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
- Get Directions
- phone: 800-275-6401
- Geisinger Medical Center - Rheumatology
- 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
- Get Directions
- phone: 800-275-6401
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Geisinger Medical Center, 2006
- Residency: Geisinger Medical Center, 2004
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: University of New England, College of Osteopathic, 2000
Insurance
- Aetna - ActiveCare 1-HD
- Aetna - ActiveCare 2
- Aetna - ActiveCare Select
- AETNA - Aetna (all commercial plans including HMO)
- Aetna - Aetna Affordable Health Choices limited benefits insurance plan (SRC only)
- Aetna - Aetna Basic HMO (available in CA only)
- Aetna - Aetna Better Health Chip
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO (available in CA only)
- Aetna - Aetna Select
- Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators (PPO)
- Aetna - Behavioral Health Program
- Aetna - Elect Choice EPO
- Aetna - Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)
- Aetna - Elect Choice EPO (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Employee Assistance Program
- Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
- Aetna - HMO
- Aetna - LM HealthWorks Plan
- Aetna - Managed Choice (Open Access)
- Aetna - Managed Choice (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Managed Choice POS
- Aetna - Medicare Advantage
- Aetna - Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service)
- Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO)
- Aetna - Medicare Plan (Open Access HMO)
- Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO)
- Aetna - National Advantage Program
- Aetna - Open Access (HMO)
- Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice POS (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Open Choice PPO
- Aetna - Open Choice PPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Peak Preference HNOnly (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Peak Preference HNOption (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Premier Care Network
- Aetna - QPOS
- Aetna - Savings Plus of California
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa)
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Metro, NY
- Aetna - Savings Plus of New Jersey
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Ohio
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Southeast Pennsylvania
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Tennessee
- Aetna - Select (Open Access)
- Aetna - Student Health Plans
- Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity
- Aetna - TRS-Care Networks
- Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna
- Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna
- Aetna - Voluntary Plans
- Aetna Better Health - PA: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Aetna Better Health - PA: Medicaid
- American Republic Insurance Company - First Health
- American Republic Insurance Company - PHCS PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania - AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania - AmeriHealth Caritas Medicare Advantage
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania - AmeriHealth Caritas PA Community Health Choices
- Beacon Health Options - Behavioral Health Network
- Beech Street - Complementary
- Beech Street - Consumer Card
- Beech Street - Limited Benefit Plan
- Beech Street - Primary
- Beech Street - Supplemental
- BeechStreet - BeechStreet PPO (via InterGroup Services)
- Berkshire Health Partners - Berkshire Health Partners
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employee Program - Basic Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employee Program - Standard Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program - Basic
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program - Standard
- Capital Blue Cross - Blue Journey
- Capital Blue Cross - HMO - Behavioral Health
- Capital Blue Cross - HMO (Capital BlueCross and Federal Marketplace Plans)
- Capital Blue Cross - PPO Choice 1
- Capital Blue Cross - PPO Choice 2
- Capital Blue Cross - SeniorBlue PPO
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Blue Card Participating Products
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Capital Blue Cross Traditional
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - CHIP
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Comprehensive
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Federal Employee Program
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - POS
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - PPO
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Security (Medicare Supplement)
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - SeniorBlue HMO
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Special Care
- Christian HealthCare Ministries - Christian HealthCare Ministries
- Cigna - Choice Fund Open Access Plus
- Cigna - Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna - Cigna Health Savings
- Cigna - CIGNA HealthCare of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
- Cigna - CIGNA Managed Care Network of Central Pennsylvania
- Cigna - CIGNA Managed Care Network of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
- Cigna - EPO
- Cigna - Health Alliance Plan
- Cigna - Health Savings
- Cigna - Health Savings (all deductible levels)
- Cigna - HMO Open Access
- Cigna - Network Open Access
- Cigna - Open Access (all deductible levels)
- Cigna - Open Access Plan
- Cigna - Open Access Plus
- Cigna - Open Access Value (all deductible levels)
- Cigna - Open Access Value Plan
- Cigna - POS Open Access
- CIGNA of Pennsylvania - CIGNA - HMO
- CIGNA of Pennsylvania - CIGNA - PPO
- CIGNA of Pennsylvania - CIGNA Sarbridge Choices
- Cigna-HealthSpring - Cigna Healthspring Medicaid - MMAI
- Cigna-HealthSpring - HMN
- Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
- Cigna-HealthSpring - Illinois Integrated Care Program (Medicaid)
- Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare Advantage
- Cigna-HealthSpring - PPO
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization - Behavioral Health
- Coventry Health Care - CoventryOne National
- Coventry Health Care - CoventryOne POS
- Coventry Health Care - First Health
- Delta Dental of Pennsylvania - PPO
- Delta Dental of Pennsylvania - Premier
- DentaQuest LLC - CHIP - Geisinger HealthPlan Product
- Devon Health Services - All Other Health Plans
- Employee Services Incorporated - EAP - Professional Services for clients of Employee Services Inc.
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) - First Health Network PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Aon Benefit Experience
- Geisinger Health Plan - AtlantiCare
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger All-Access QHDHP HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Choices HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Choices PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Employee Plan
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All-Access QHDHP HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Choices HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Choices PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Premier HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Premier PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Health Plan
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Marketplace Select HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Premier PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Student Health Plan
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Extra
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Family (Medical Assistance/Medicaid)
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Kids (CHIP)
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Solutions
- Geisinger Health Plan - Gold Classic Advantage (HMO)
- Geisinger Health Plan - Gold Heritage (HMO)
- Geisinger Health Plan - Holy Spirit
- Geisinger Health Plan - PEBTF Custom HMO, REHP Custom HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - UFCW 1776 H and W Fund - Wise Foods
- Geisinger Health Plan - Wood-Mode, Inc. Employee Plan
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All Access HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All Access PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access Extra HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access Extra POS
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access POS
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Extra PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All- Access PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All- Access QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All-Access Extra HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access Value
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace Extra HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace Premier HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Small Group ACA QHDHP POS
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic 360 Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic Essential Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Preferred Advantage Rx (PPO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Preferred Complete Rx (PPO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Preferred Enhanced Rx (PPO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Secure Rx (HMO DSNP)
- Health Net - National PPO - First Health
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Advance Blue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - AffordaBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance Blue PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance Blue PPO a Community Blue Flex Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance PPO a Community Blue Flex Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance PPO a Community Blue Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - BCBS EPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - BCBS PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - CHIP
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - ClassicBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue EPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex - PA Mountains Healthcare Region
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex EPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex Penn Highlands Region
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Premier Flex
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - DirectBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPO Blue Total Health
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPOBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Flex PPO Total Health a Community Blue Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Freedom Blue Medicare Advantage
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - High Deductible PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - KeystoneBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - MedigapBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO Blue Total Health
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPOBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPOPlus
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - SelectBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - ShortTermBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Total Health Blue PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Total Health Blue PPO a Community Blue Plan
- HighMark Blue Shield - Commercial
- HighMark Blue Shield - Community Blue HMO
- HighMark Blue Shield - First Priority Health
- HighMark Blue Shield - First Priority Life Insurance Company
- HighMark Blue Shield - Freedom Blue
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Federal Employee Plan - Basic Option
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Federal Employee Plan - Standard Option
- Integrated Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health
- Integrated Health Plan Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health
- Jefferson Health Plan - CHIP
- Jefferson Health Plan - Medicaid
- LIFE Geisinger - LIFE Geisinger
- Magellan Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health Program
- Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN) - Health Net of the Northeast - HMO and POS
- Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN) - Health Net of the Northeast - PPO
- Medicaid - Fee For Service (FFS)
- Medicaid - Managed Care
- Medicaid - Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
- Medicaid - Medicaid
- Medicaid - Medically Needy / Share of Cost
- Medicare - Medicare
- Memorial Hermann - MultiPlan
- Memorial Hermann - PHCS
- Mental Health Network (MHNet) - Behavioral Health Program
- MHNet Behavioral Health - Commercial
- Moda Health - PHCS
- Multiplan PHCS - Multiplan
- Multiplan PHCS - MultiPlan Complementary
- Multiplan PHCS - MultiPlan Preventative Services Only
- Multiplan PHCS - MultiPlan Specific Services
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Healthy Directions or Extended PPO
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Limited Benefit Plan
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Practioner Only
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Preventative Service Only
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Savility
- Multiplan PHCS - ValuePoint by MultiPlan
- Optum Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - Medicare
- Oscar Health Insurance - Medicare
- PA Health and Wellness - Ambetter
- PA Health and Wellness - Community Health Choices
- PA Health and Wellness - PA Community Health Choices
- POMCO - POMCO-PHCS/Multiplan
- Private Healthcare Systems - Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Tricare - TRICARE Extra - HealthNet Federal Services
- Tricare - TRICARE For Life
- Tricare - TRICARE Prime - HealthNet Federal Services
- Tricare - TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)
- Tricare - TRICARE Select
- Tricare - TRICARE Standard - HealthNet Federal Services
- United Behavioral Health - United Behavioral Health
- United Concordia Companies - FEP
- United Concordia Companies - National Fee for Service
- United Concordia Companies - PA CHIP
- United Concordia Companies - ParNet/Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare - PacifiCare Signature POS
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare CHIP
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Commercial
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Medicaid
- UnitedHealthOne - UnitedHealthcare Navigate
- UnitedHealthOne - UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
- UPMC - UPMC for You Medicare Advantage
- ValueOptions - ValueOptions
- Workers Compensation - Workers Compensation a Campus of Geisinger Medical Center
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
256 ratings, 47 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions (shown below) from our independently conducted surveys (by Press Ganey Associates) sent to patients within two weeks after their visit with their care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
This was my first visit with Dr Pugliese and I left feeling very confident with our treatment plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr Pugliese is an excellent Rheumatologist and I trust him. I'm grateful to be a patient of his.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
I appreciated that he took my strong family history of RA seriously. I had been suffering for months with vague symptoms and knew there had to be a reason as to why the dry mouth/thrush was persisting. [...] Lab was ordered at this visit and it confirmed autoimmune disease. I would have appreciated an explanation of my results in MyChart. But overall, I was pleased with this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Pugliese is very attentive to my needs. He listens to my concerns and I am grateful to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
He is excellent and do not want or need anyone else from this department. I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Pugliese as he has been my doctor for many years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr.Pugliese is knowledgeable, personable, and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Pugliese was patient and kind and very generous with his time [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Pugliese is amazing! [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
Dr Pugliese very good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
Dr. Pugliese is the best and top of the line.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr. P is an amazing doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Pugliese is top notch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Wish this M.D. I saw was local. She is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Pugliese always pays attention to me as he cares for my concerns. His knowledge of my condition is appreciated, He is reassuring, and is always willing to see me when new things happen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
He's very thorough and listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
Excellent provider Knowledgeable kind compassionate Wonderful physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
Dr Pugliese always takes time to discuss plan of care and all options available
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Love Dr Pugliese as physician. [...]
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Had not read my dexa scan results prior to starting the visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
For their good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr. Pugliese listens to my concerns, and he discusses options and treatments for my issues in a caring professional and timely manner!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr Pugliese took time with me to listen and discuss my issues and he was very thorough. I appreciate him including me in the next steps decision for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
I have been working with him since 2007. I have total faith in him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
I appreciate Dr Pugliese's experience, expertise and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
[...] He went above and beyond to treat my issues. He is by far the top rheumatologist and sincerely cares about his patient.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Prescribed [...] provider did not go over side effects of this new drug plus did not go over What other Drugs will affect [...]? Like anti-inflammatory drugs (Like Advil which I take every night [...]) also I'm on cholesterol meds. I also get the flu shot and COVID shot every year,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr. Pugliese is the best! So friendly and pleasant always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
He is a wonderful Dr. He's thorough, very caring and when he ordered bloodwork he messaged me with his thoughts on my results. I'm very pleased and grateful for all he has done. He has been my doctor for quite a few years and I'm very glad he hasn't gone anywhere else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr. Pugliese is an outstanding physician. Knowledgeable, kind, includes me in the discussion, explains research, provides excellent guidance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Pugliese is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
This was my 1st visit with this provider. He was friendly and polite. He listened to my concerns. He answered my questions in detail and included me in the formation of my treatment plan. This was a breath of fresh air.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. P is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Great appointment with Doctor Pugliese all around.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Pugliese,.in my opinion, goes to great lengths to treat me as his patient with not only his knowledge & experience in this chosen field but with empathy, sincerity with every encounter. I am especially full of questions, concerns about my conditions, which he handles effortlessly. Unquestionably, I depend on him as my physician. A perfect world it would be if he was the treating physician in EVERY speciality notwithstanding primary care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
I have always felt very well taken care if by Dr. Pugliese. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
She is thorough and amazing
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
[....] was very impressive, attentive, concerned, appraise through reading previous notes concerning my conditions. [....] was attentive & supportive. He LISTENED & was polite, kind, respectful & gracious.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2025
Great Staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr [...] is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
I feel that I have finally found a great doctor who truly cares about his patients and works with them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
[...] is very knowledgeable in Rheumatology and the disease manifestations and what to do about it, as there is no cure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
I cannot say enough good things about Dr.Pugliese.He was so thorough and patient,explained treatment plans and helped me choose the best one for me.He was very friendly and caring.I am so glad that I waited the year to get an appt with him! It was worth the wait! I would definately recommend him to family and friends.If I could give him more than 5 stars I would!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Did not rush through the appointment took time explaining everything made me feel at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr Pugliese is terrific.