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Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan

Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sangeorzan, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sangeorzan graduated from Wayne State University SOM and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Sangeorzan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sangeorzan’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sangeorzan’s office at (206) 520-5000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sangeorzan?

    Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan is a highly-rated, board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sangeorzan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Sangeorzan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Univ of Washington

    • Residency: Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, General Surgery | Wayne St University Affil Hospital | Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals | Wayne State Univ

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State University SOM | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Sangeorzan board certified as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1989

    What languages does Dr. Sangeorzan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sangeorzan treat?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Sangeorzan 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. Sangeorzan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
    • M19171: Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does Dr. Sangeorzan perform?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Sangeorzan 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. Sangeorzan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Subtalar Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Open Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Arthrodesis
    • Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
    • Talocalcaneal Fusion
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • MTP Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Surgery
    • Ankle Arthrodesis
    • Ankle Fusion Surgery
    • Surgical Ankle Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
    • 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
    • 27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open

    Also known as:

    • Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
    • Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
    • Ankle arthroplasty with implant
    • Total ankle prosthesis
    • Ankle joint replacement
    • Ankle Arthrotomy
    • Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
    • Achilles Tendon Lengthening
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
    • 27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Large Bone Graft
    • Minor Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft
    • Small Bone Graft
    • Dowel Bone Graft
    • Button Bone Graft
    • Autograft (Small)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
    • 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
    • Leg tendon lengthening
    • Ankle tendon shortening
    • Tendon surgery leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
    • Calcaneus Fracture Repair
    • Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
    • Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
    • Foot Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    Also known as:

    • Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
    • Deep tendon rerouting
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
    • Midfoot Fusion
    • Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
    • Foot Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
    • Anesthesia
    • Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
    • Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
    • Heel cord release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe

    CPT Codes:

    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Replacement Surgery
    • Total ankle arthroplasty
    • Ankle joint replacement
    • Artificial ankle surgery
    • Ankle reconstruction surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27700: Arthroplasty, ankle;

    Also known as:

    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Talus Bone Excision
    • Calcaneus Bone Excision
    • Foot Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Continuous Sciatic Nerve Pain Block
    • Sciatic Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Sciatic Nerve Block (Continuous)
    • Pain Pump for Sciatica

    CPT Codes:

    • 64446: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Sangeorzan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sangeorzan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sangeorzan accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Sangeorzan in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Workers Comp

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sangeorzan's office located?

    Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan's Primary Practice

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

    (206) 520-5000

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    Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan's Practice 2

    325 9th Ave

    Seattle, WA 98104

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    Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan's Practice 3

    908 Jefferson St Fl 6

    Seattle, WA 98104

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

    Dr. Sangeorzan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245314970.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sangeorzan?

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

    What is Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan's specialty?

    Dr. Sangeorzan is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Seattle, WA. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for children’s foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Sangeorzan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sangeorzan is affiliated with UW Medical Center - Montlake which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bruce Sangeorzan accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sangeorzan's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bruce Sangeorzan?

    Please contact Dr. Sangeorzan's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan have?

    Dr. Bruce Sangeorzan is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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