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Dr. Brian Braaksma, MD

Dr. Brian Braaksma, MD

McKinney, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Braaksma, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in McKinney, TX?

    Dr. Brian Braaksma, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in McKinney, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Braaksma graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Braaksma is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Braaksma’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Braaksma’s office at (815) 398-9491.

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

    • Fellowship: New York University, New York, Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine | NYU Langone Medical Center's Hospital for Joint Diseases, Spine Surgery | New York University Hospital for Joint Disease & Spine New York City, NY

    • Residency: Rush University Medical Center | Rush University Medical Center

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    What languages does Dr. Braaksma speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Braaksma typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Braaksma 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. Braaksma. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Disc Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Intervertebral Disc Disease
    • Back Disc Problems
    • Spinal Disc Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M519: Unspecified thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Braaksma typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Braaksma 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. Braaksma. 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:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
    • Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
    • Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
    • Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
    • Spine Bone Graft Material Collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Braaksma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Braaksma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 398-9491 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Braaksma accept in McKinney, TX?

    Dr. Braaksma in McKinney, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Braaksma's office located?

    Dr. Brian Braaksma's Primary Practice

    4510 Medical Center Dr Ste 301

    McKinney, TX 75069

    (815) 398-9491

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    200 Texas Back Institute

    6020 W Parker Rd Ste 200

    Plano, TX 75093

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    Dr. Brian Braaksma's Practice 3

    4370 Medical Arts Dr Ste 230

    Flower Mound, TX 75028

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

    Dr. Braaksma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144476995.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Braaksma?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Braaksma's specialty?

    Dr. Braaksma is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near McKinney, TX.

    What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?

    Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.

    Is this Dr. Brian Braaksma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Braaksma is affiliated with Medical City Alliance Hospital, Texas Health Southlake, Texas Health Denton, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Methodist Mckinney Hospital, Texas Health Center For Diagnostics & Surgery Plano 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 Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Brian Braaksma accepting new patients in McKinney, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Braaksma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Braaksma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Braaksma's office at (815) 398-9491 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Braaksma?

    Please contact Dr. Braaksma's office at (815) 398-9491 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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