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Dr. Michael Brunelli, MD

Dr. Michael Brunelli, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

Concord, MA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brunelli, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Concord, MA?

    Dr. Michael Brunelli, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Concord, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Brunelli graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Brunelli is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brunelli’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brunelli’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Brunelli?

    Dr. Michael Brunelli, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Brunelli empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Trauma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Concord, MA community, Dr. Brunelli is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Brunelli go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital | Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellow:Hand Surgery | Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Hand Surgery

    • Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Brunelli board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Brunelli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Brunelli speak?

    Dr. Brunelli and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Brunelli typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Brunelli 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. Brunelli. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
    • Shoulder Joint Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Dupuytren contracture
    • Palmar fibromatosis
    • Viking disease
    • Hand contracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Brunelli typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Brunelli 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. Brunelli. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    Also known as:

    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
    • Ganglion cyst removal hand
    • Tendon sheath lesion excision
    • Mucous cyst removal finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])

    Also known as:

    • Palm Tendon Transfer
    • Palmar Tendon Transplant
    • Hand Tendon Repositioning
    • Tendon Transfer in Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 26485: Transfer or transplant of tendon, palmar; without free tendon graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Brunelli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brunelli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brunelli accept in Concord, MA?

    Dr. Brunelli in Concord, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Mass General Brigham

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Brunelli's office located?

    Dr. Michael Brunelli's Primary Practice

    54 Baker Avenue Ext Ste 203

    Concord, MA 01742

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    Dr. Michael Brunelli's Practice 2

    321 Fortune Blvd Ste 104

    Milford, MA 01757

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    Dr. Michael Brunelli's Practice 3

    761 Worcester Rd Fl 3

    Framingham, MA 01701

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic

    Surgeons

    Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Orthopaedic Recertification through (2012)

    Hand Surgery Recertification through (2012)

    What is Dr. Brunelli's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Brunelli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386626513.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brunelli?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brunelli

    What is Dr. Michael Brunelli's specialty?

    Dr. Brunelli is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Concord, MA.

    What does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon do?

    An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity.

    Is Dr. Michael Brunelli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brunelli is affiliated with Emerson Health, Metrowest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital, Umass Memorial Milford Regional 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 Dr. Michael Brunelli accepting new patients in Concord, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Brunelli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Brunelli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brunelli's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Brunelli?

    Please contact Dr. Brunelli's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Brunelli's office located?

    Dr. Brunelli's offices are located in Concord, MA, Milford, MA, and Framingham, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Brunelli have?

    Dr. Michael Brunelli is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.