Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Braga, Neurosurgeon in Plano, TX?
Where did Dr. Braga go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Medical Center / UT Southwestern, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Residency: Hospital da Baleia, Neurological Surgery
Is Dr. Braga board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Bruno Braga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Braga speak?
Dr. Braga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Braga typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Braga 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. Braga. 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:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Other types of hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Braga typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Braga 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. Braga. 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:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Suboccipital craniectomy
- Cervical laminectomy
- Arnold-Chiari malformation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61343: Craniectomy, suboccipital with cervical laminectomy for decompression of medulla and spinal cord, with or without dural graft (eg, Arnold-Chiari malformation)
Also known as:
- Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- ETV Surgery
- Hydrocephalus Brain Surgery
- Neuroendoscopic Ventriculocisternostomy
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 62201: Ventriculocisternostomy, third ventricle; stereotactic, neuroendoscopic method
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
Also known as:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- VP Shunt Surgery
- Brain Shunt Placement
- Hydrocephalus Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus
Also known as:
- Lumbar Laminectomy to Release Tethered Spinal Cord
- Tethered Spinal Cord Release
- Lumbar Spine Decompression
- Spinal Cord Untethering Surgery
- Lower Back Laminectomy
CPT Codes:
- 63200: Laminectomy, with release of tethered spinal cord, lumbar
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery (Back of Brain)
- Posterior Fossa Tumor Excision
- Infratentorial Brain Tumor Surgery
- Craniectomy for Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61518: Craniectomy for excision of brain tumor, infratentorial or posterior fossa; except meningioma, cerebellopontine angle tumor, or midline tumor at base of skull
Does Dr. Braga accept my insurance?
Dr. Braga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 648-8513 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Braga accept in Plano, TX?
Dr. Braga in Plano, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
Parkland Health & Hospital System
State of Texas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Braga's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Braga affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Braga has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Braga's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Braga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184974230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Braga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Braga