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Dr. Elyse Brinkmann, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brinkmann, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Elyse Brinkmann, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brinkmann is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brinkmann’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brinkmann’s office at (617) 732-5500.

    What languages does Dr. Brinkmann speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Brinkmann typically treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Brinkmann 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. Brinkmann. 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:

    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Soft Tissue Cancer of Left Lower Limb
    • Cancer
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Connective Tissue Cancer
    • Soft Tissue Cancer
    • Sarcoma of left leg
    • Malignant soft tissue tumor of left leg
    • Connective tissue cancer of left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4921: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
    • C4922: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip
    • C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Brinkmann typically perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Brinkmann 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. Brinkmann. 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:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Large Thigh or Knee Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Thigh Tumor Excision
    • Knee Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27339: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle

    Also known as:

    • Thigh or Knee Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Small)
    • Thigh tumor excision
    • Knee soft tissue mass removal
    • Intramuscular tumor removal leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27328: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Brinkmann accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brinkmann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brinkmann accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Brinkmann in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Brinkmann's office located?

    Dr. Elyse Brinkmann's Primary Practice

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

    (617) 732-5500

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    Dr. Elyse Brinkmann's Practice 2

    4245 Roosevelt Way NE

    Seattle, WA 98105

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

    Dr. Brinkmann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447677653.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brinkmann?

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

    What is Dr. Elyse Brinkmann's specialty?

    Dr. Brinkmann is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Seattle, WA.

    What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions.

    Is this Dr. Elyse Brinkmann affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brinkmann is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, St. John’s Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Harbor Regional Health Community 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

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    Is Elyse Brinkmann accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Elyse Brinkmann is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elyse Brinkmann offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brinkmann's office at (617) 732-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elyse Brinkmann?

    Please contact Dr. Brinkmann's office at (617) 732-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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