Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Braun, Orthopedic Surgeon in South Portland, ME?
Dr. Stuart Braun, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in South Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Braun completed his residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. Dr. Braun is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Braun’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Braun’s office at (617) 636-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Braun?
Dr. Stuart Braun, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic 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. Braun empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Scoliosis, Spinal Deformity-Pediatric, Sports Injuries, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the South Portland/ME community, Dr. Braun is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Braun go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hosp for Sick Children Toronto, Fellow
Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care
Is Dr. Braun board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Stuart Braun, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Braun speak?
Dr. Braun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Braun treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Braun 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. Braun. 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:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
ICD-10 Codes:
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Unequal Limb Length
- Bone Disease
- Limb Length Discrepancy
- Leg Length Inequality
- Arm Length Difference
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2170: Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified site
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does Dr. Braun perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Braun 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. Braun. 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:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Hip Spica Cast Application (Both Legs)
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Full Hip Spica Cast
- Double Leg Hip Cast
- Pediatric Hip Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29325: Application of hip spica cast; 1 and one-half spica or both legs
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Wrist Fracture Pinning
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Elbow Fracture Repair (Minimally Invasive)
- Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
- Distal radius fracture repair
- Epiphyseal separation fixation
- Wrist bone pinning
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Elbow Condylar Fracture Repair
- Minimally Invasive Arm Fracture Surgery
- Humeral Fracture Pinning
CPT Codes:
- 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation
- 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
- 24582: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of humeral condylar fracture, medial or lateral, with manipulation
Also known as:
- Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
- Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
- Clubfoot Correction with Cast
- Serial Casting for Clubfoot
CPT Codes:
- 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
- Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Ligament Augmentation
- Knee Stabilization Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular
Also known as:
- Hamstring Tendon Lengthening
- Hamstring Lengthening Surgery
- Tendon Release Hamstring
- Bilateral Hamstring Lengthening
CPT Codes:
- 27395: Lengthening of hamstring tendon; multiple tendons, bilateral
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Hip Joint Injection with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Hip arthrogram injection
- Diagnostic hip injection
- Hip pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 27095: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; with anesthesia
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Also known as:
- Foot Tendon Transfer
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Anterior tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27690: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); superficial (eg, anterior tibial extensors into midfoot)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Tibia Bone Cyst Excision
- Fibula Tumor Removal
- Leg Bone Curettage
- Benign Bone Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27635: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tibia or fibula;
Also known as:
- Open Toe Tendon Release
- Flexor Tenotomy Toe
- Toe Tendon Lengthening
- Hammer Toe Surgery
- Toe Tendon Cut
CPT Codes:
- 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)
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
Does Dr. Braun accept my insurance?
Dr. Braun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Braun accept in South Portland, ME?
Dr. Braun in South Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point Health Care
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Braun's office located?
Dr. Stuart Braun's Primary Practice
119 Gannett Dr
South Portland, ME 04106
(617) 636-5000
Recognitions
Awards
Tufts Affiliated Residency Program
Education Award
Tufts-New England Medical Center
The Oliver Smith Award
Raymond Kulhman Research Award
American Society of Bariatric Surgery
Resident Research Award
James E. Demeules Surgical Research Prize
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Walter Daniel Manz Community Service Award
What is Dr. Braun's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Braun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013946516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Braun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Braun
What is Dr. Stuart Braun's specialty?
Dr. Braun is a Orthopedic Surgeon near South Portland, ME. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Braun to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stuart Braun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Braun is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center 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 Stuart Braun accepting new patients in South Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Stuart Braun is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stuart Braun offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Braun's office at (617) 636-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stuart Braun?
Please contact Dr. Braun's office at (617) 636-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stuart Braun have?
Dr. Stuart Braun is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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