20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brandel, Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA?
Where did Dr. Brandel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Brandel board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Brandel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Brandel speak?
Dr. Brandel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Brandel typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Brandel 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. Brandel. 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:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
- T1490XD: Injury, unspecified, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Brandel typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Brandel 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. Brandel. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
Does Dr. Brandel accept my insurance?
Dr. Brandel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 757-0800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brandel accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Brandel in Walnut Creek, 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
Contra Costa
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Brandel's office located?
Dr. Joseph Brandel's Primary Practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 757-0800
What hospitals are Dr. Brandel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Brandel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Brandel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brandel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770756884.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brandel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brandel