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Dr. Karl Bruckman, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bruckman, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Karl Bruckman, MD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bruckman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bruckman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruckman’s office at (650) 723-4883.

    What languages does Dr. Bruckman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Bruckman typically treat?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Bruckman 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. Bruckman. 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:

    • Face and Jaw Anomaly
    • Inflamed Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Craniofacial anomaly
    • Facial bone defect
    • Jaw and face abnormality
    • Jaw Inflammation
    • Jaw Bone Infection
    • Jaw Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M269: Dentofacial anomaly, unspecified
    • M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws

    Also known as:

    • Bad Bite
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Misaligned bite
    • Bite problems
    • Dental malocclusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M264: Malocclusion, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Teeth
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Stuck teeth
    • Unerupted teeth
    • Teeth that won't come in

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K011: Impacted teeth

    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:

    • Underdeveloped Upper Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Small upper jaw
    • Maxillary undergrowth
    • Maxillary hypoplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2602: Maxillary hypoplasia

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    What procedures does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Bruckman typically perform?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Bruckman 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. Bruckman. 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:

    • 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:

    • Jaw Bone Graft
    • Mandible Bone Graft
    • Jaw Reconstruction with Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 21215: Graft, bone; mandible (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Custom Oral Surgical Splint
    • Surgical Mouth Splint
    • Oral Appliance Fabrication
    • Custom Dental Splint
    • Jaw Splint Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21085: Impression and custom preparation; oral surgical splint

    Also known as:

    • Jawbone Reconstruction with Fixation
    • Mandibular Sagittal Split Osteotomy
    • Jawbone Reshaping Surgery
    • Internal Jaw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21196: Reconstruction of mandibular rami and/or body, sagittal split; with internal rigid fixation

    Also known as:

    • Midface Reconstruction with Bone Grafts
    • LeFort I Osteotomy
    • Midface Advancement Surgery
    • Jaw and Face Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 21145: Reconstruction midface, LeFort I; single piece, segment movement in any direction, requiring bone grafts (includes obtaining autografts)

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Bone Reshaping
    • Alveoloplasty
    • Gum Ridge Reshaping
    • Jaw Ridge Smoothing
    • Dental Bone Reshaping

    CPT Codes:

    • 41874: Alveoloplasty, each quadrant (specify)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Bruckman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bruckman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bruckman accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Bruckman in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • California Water Service Group

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bruckman's office located?

    Dr. Karl Bruckman's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-4883

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    Dr. Karl Bruckman's Practice 2

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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

    Dr. Bruckman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841452612.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruckman?

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

    What is Dr. Karl Bruckman's specialty?

    Dr. Bruckman is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Stanford, CA.

    What does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon do?

    Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery.

    Is Dr. Karl Bruckman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bruckman is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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

    When to see an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Karl Bruckman accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Bruckman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karl Bruckman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bruckman's office at (650) 723-4883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karl Bruckman?

    Please contact Dr. Bruckman's office at (650) 723-4883 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bruckman's office located?

    Dr. Bruckman's offices are located in Stanford, CA and Palo Alto, CA.