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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bruggeman, Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Andrew Bruggeman, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bruggeman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bruggeman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruggeman’s office at (619) 740-4500.
What languages does Dr. Bruggeman speak?
Dr. Bruggeman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Bruggeman typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Bruggeman 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. Bruggeman. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Bruggeman typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Bruggeman 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. Bruggeman. 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:
- Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
- Prostate Spacer Injection
- Periprostatic Injection
- Biodegradable Prostate Implant
- Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
- 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Vaginal Radiation Afterloader Insertion
- Vaginal Brachytherapy Device
- Internal Radiation Apparatus
- Vaginal Radiation Delivery
CPT Codes:
- 57156: Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy
Does Dr. Bruggeman accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruggeman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 740-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bruggeman accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Bruggeman in San Diego, 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 Corporation
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bruggeman's office located?
Dr. Andrew Bruggeman's Primary Practice
3075 Health Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 740-4500
What is Dr. Bruggeman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bruggeman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790049591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruggeman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bruggeman
What is Dr. Andrew Bruggeman's specialty?
Dr. Bruggeman is a Radiation Oncologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Andrew Bruggeman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bruggeman is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 a Radiation Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrew Bruggeman accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Bruggeman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Bruggeman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bruggeman's office at (619) 740-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Bruggeman?
Please contact Dr. Bruggeman's office at (619) 740-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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