EverydayHealthLogo
AB

Dr. Allison Bruff, MD

Annapolis, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bruff, Surgeon in Annapolis, MD?

    Dr. Allison Bruff, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Annapolis, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bruff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bruff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruff’s office at (301) 552-7805.

    What languages does Dr. Bruff speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bruff treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Bruff 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. Bruff. 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:

    • 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
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Abscess
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast infection with pus
    • Nipple abscess
    • Mammary abscess

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N611: Abscess of the breast and nipple

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Lump
    • Benign Tumor
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous breast mass
    • Breast fibroadenoma
    • Benign breast disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    What procedures does Dr. Bruff perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Bruff 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. Bruff. 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:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
    • Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
    • Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
    • Vascular Flow Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft

    Also known as:

    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Superficial Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Lymph Gland Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Bruff accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bruff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 552-7805 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bruff accept in Annapolis, MD?

    Dr. Bruff in Annapolis, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Bruff's office located?

    Dr. Allison Bruff's Primary Practice

    2000 Medical Pkwy Ste 200

    Annapolis, MD 21401

    (301) 552-7805

    Get Directions

    Dr. Allison Bruff's Practice 2

    8116 Good Luck Rd Ste 215

    Lanham, MD 20706

    Get Directions

    Dr. Allison Bruff's Practice 3

    2450 W Hunting Park Ave

    Philadelphia, PA 19129

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Bruff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356720742.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruff?

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

    What is Dr. Allison Bruff's specialty?

    Dr. Bruff is a Surgeon near Annapolis, MD. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Bruff to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Allison Bruff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bruff is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, Luminis Health Anne Arundel 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

    Where can I learn more about Surgeon?

    Explore Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Allison Bruff accepting new patients in Annapolis, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Allison Bruff is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allison Bruff offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bruff's office at (301) 552-7805 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Allison Bruff?

    Please contact Dr. Bruff's office at (301) 552-7805 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Surgeon Near Annapolis, MD

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Annapolis, MD
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Annapolis, MD
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Annapolis, MD
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists