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Dr. Karl Bruckman, MD

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, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Bruckman 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.

    Also known as:

    • Face and Jaw Anomaly
    • Inflamed Jaw
    • Jaw Cyst
    • Underdeveloped Lower Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Craniofacial anomaly
    • Facial bone defect
    • Jaw and face abnormality
    • Jaw Inflammation
    • Jaw Bone Infection
    • Jaw Swelling
    • Cyst in Jaw Bone
    • Odontogenic Cyst
    • Jaw Lesion
    • Small lower jaw
    • Receding lower jaw
    • Mandibular undergrowth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M269: Dentofacial anomaly, unspecified
    • M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
    • M2740: Unspecified cyst of jaw
    • M2604: Mandibular hypoplasia

    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
    • Problems with Tooth Eruption
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Stuck teeth', 'Unerupted teeth', 'Teeth that won't come in
    • Delayed tooth eruption
    • Impacted teeth
    • Teeth not coming in

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K011: Impacted teeth
    • K006: Disturbances in tooth eruption

    Also known as:

    • Other Jaw Joint Disorder (TMJ)
    • TMJ Joint Pain
    • Temporomandibular Disorder
    • Specific TMJ problems
    • Uncommon jaw joint issues
    • Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
    • Jaw joint pain
    • TMJ pain
    • Temporomandibular arthralgia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2669: Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
    • M26629: Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Gum Disease
    • Periodontal (Gum) Disease
    • Periodontitis
    • Chronic Gum Disease
    • Periodontal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K0530: Chronic periodontitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified TMJ Disorder
    • Temporomandibular Disorder
    • TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)
    • TMD
    • Jaw joint pain (unspecified)
    • Temporomandibular dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M26609: Unspecified temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified side

    Also known as:

    • Benign Jaw Bone Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Bone Disease
    • Non-cancerous jaw growth
    • Benign mandible neoplasm
    • Jaw lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D165: Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone

    Also known as:

    • Nose and Sinus Disorder
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nasal problems
    • Sinus problems
    • Nose and sinus conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Pain
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Temporomandibular Joint Pain
    • TMJ Pain
    • Jaw Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6884: Jaw pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Head Lump or Swelling
    • Head Mass
    • Bump on Head
    • Head Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head

    What procedures does Dr. Bruckman 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.

    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:

    • Jawbone Reconstruction with Fixation
    • Jaw Bone Cut with Tongue Muscle Advancement
    • Jaw Tumor or Cyst Removal
    • Jaw Bone Removal
    • Removal of Benign Jaw Tumor or Cyst
    • Mandibular Sagittal Split Osteotomy
    • Jawbone Reshaping Surgery
    • Internal Jaw Fixation
    • Mandibular Osteotomy with Genioglossus Advancement
    • Jaw Surgery for Sleep Apnea
    • Tongue Muscle Advancement Surgery
    • Mandible Tumor Excision
    • Jaw Bone Cyst Removal
    • Oral Tumor Surgery
    • Mandible Bone Excision
    • Jaw Osteomyelitis Surgery
    • Bone Abscess Removal (Jaw)
    • Jaw Cyst Removal
    • Benign Jaw Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21196: Reconstruction of mandibular rami and/or body, sagittal split; with internal rigid fixation
    • 21199: Osteotomy, mandible, segmental; with genioglossus advancement
    • 21046: Excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible; requiring intra-oral osteotomy (eg, locally aggressive or destructive lesion[s])
    • 21025: Excision of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess); mandible
    • 21040: Excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible, by enucleation and/or curettage

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Bone Graft
    • Facial Bone Graft (Nose, Cheek, Upper Jaw)
    • Mandible Bone Graft
    • Jaw Reconstruction with Bone
    • Nasal Bone Graft
    • Maxillary Bone Graft
    • Malar Bone Graft
    • Facial Reconstruction Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 21215: Graft, bone; mandible (includes obtaining graft)
    • 21210: Graft, bone; nasal, maxillary or malar areas (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:

    • 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:

    • TMJ Arthroscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Jaw joint arthroscopy
    • TMJ scope surgery
    • Temporomandibular joint endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29804: Arthroscopy, temporomandibular joint, surgical

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Wiring (Non-Fracture)
    • Interdental Fixation Device
    • Jaw Stabilization Device
    • Dental Arch Bar Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 21110: Application of interdental fixation device for conditions other than fracture or dislocation, includes removal

    Also known as:

    • Midface Reconstruction Surgery
    • LeFort I Reconstruction
    • Facial Bone Graft
    • Maxillary Reconstruction
    • Face Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 21147: Reconstruction midface, LeFort I; 3 or more pieces, segment movement in any direction, requiring bone grafts (includes obtaining autografts) (eg, ungrafted bilateral alveolar cleft or multiple osteotomies)

    Also known as:

    • Maxilla Tumor Removal (Oral Surgery)
    • Upper Jaw Tumor Excision
    • Maxillary Cyst Removal
    • Intra-oral Osteotomy for Tumor
    • Benign Maxilla Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21048: Excision of benign tumor or cyst of maxilla; requiring intra-oral osteotomy (eg, locally aggressive or destructive lesion[s])

    Also known as:

    • Open Bone Biopsy (Superficial)
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Sample Collection
    • Superficial Bone Biopsy
    • Open Biopsy of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 20240: Biopsy, bone, open; superficial (eg, sternum, spinous process, rib, patella, olecranon process, calcaneus, tarsal, metatarsal, carpal, metacarpal, phalanx)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Jawbone Reconstruction with Implant
    • Mandible Reconstruction with Implant
    • Maxilla Reconstruction with Implant
    • Jaw Implant Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21248: Reconstruction of mandible or maxilla, endosteal implant (eg, blade, cylinder); partial

    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:

    • Gum or Jawbone Lesion Removal
    • Dentoalveolar Lesion Excision
    • Oral Tumor Removal
    • Gum Growth Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 41826: Excision of lesion or tumor (except listed above), dentoalveolar structures; with simple repair

    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

    Also known as:

    • Oromaxillary Fistula Repair
    • Oral fistula repair
    • Maxillary sinus fistula closure
    • Mouth-to-sinus fistula repair
    • Oroantral fistula repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 30580: Repair fistula; oromaxillary (combine with 31030 if antrotomy is included)

    Also known as:

    • Nose Job with Septum Repair
    • Primary Rhinoplasty
    • Septorhinoplasty
    • Nasal Reshaping
    • Cosmetic Nose Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
    • Inferior turbinate ablation
    • Nasal passage opening surgery
    • Radiofrequency turbinate reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial

    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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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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?An 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 a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Stanford, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Bruckman to book an appointment today.

    Is this 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, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA, AHMC Seton 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 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 Karl Bruckman?

    Please contact Dr. Bruckman's office at (650) 723-4883 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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