Dr. Christopher Brunson, MD
San Francisco, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brunson, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Christopher Brunson, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Brunson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brunson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brunson’s office at (415) 473-1543.
What languages does Dr. Brunson speak?
Dr. Brunson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Brunson typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Brunson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Brunson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Surgical Drain Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Drain removal after surgery
- Post-operative drain care
- Changing surgical drains
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Brunson typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Brunson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Brunson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
- Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
- Cyst Drain Replacement
- Radiologically Guided Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
- 49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- PEG Tube Placement
- G-Tube Insertion
- Feeding Tube Placement (Stomach)
CPT Codes:
- 49440: Insertion of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
- Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
- Bile Duct Drain Change
- Biliary Drain Replacement
- Bile Duct Catheter Swap
CPT Codes:
- 47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
- Nephrostomy tube exchange
- Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
- Kidney drainage tube replacement
- Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
- 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Does Dr. Brunson accept my insurance?
Dr. Brunson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 473-1543 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brunson accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Brunson in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Brunson's office located?
Dr. Christopher Brunson's Primary Practice
1600 Divisadero St # 302
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 473-1543
What is Dr. Brunson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brunson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033642517.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brunson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brunson
What is Dr. Christopher Brunson's specialty?
Dr. Brunson is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Is this Dr. Christopher Brunson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brunson is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Christopher Brunson accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Brunson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Brunson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brunson's office at (415) 473-1543 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Brunson?
Please contact Dr. Brunson's office at (415) 473-1543 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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