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Dr. Charles Brownridge, MD

Dr. Charles Brownridge, MD

Auburn, CA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brownridge, Vascular Surgeon in Auburn, CA?

    Dr. Charles Brownridge, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Auburn, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Brownridge completed his residency at Comm Med Ctr-University Med Ct, General Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society, Southwestern Surgical Associ. Dr. Brownridge is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brownridge’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brownridge’s office at (916) 733-9556.

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

    • Fellowship: Peripheral Vascular, USC Affiliated Program, Dr. Max Gaspar

    • Residency: Comm Med Ctr-University Med Ct, General Surgery | Valley Med Center | University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals | Community Medical Center - University Medical Center General Surger

    • Medical School: Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or | Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States

    Is Dr. Brownridge board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Brownridge, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Brownridge speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Brownridge treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Brownridge 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. Brownridge. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg artery disease
    • PAD in both legs
    • Atherosclerosis of both legs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    What procedures does Dr. Brownridge perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Brownridge 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. Brownridge. 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:

    • Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
    • Dialysis Access Graft
    • Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
    • Synthetic Graft for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
    • AV Fistula Creation
    • Basilic Vein Fistula
    • Dialysis Access Fistula
    • Upper Arm AV Fistula
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cephalic Vein Transposition
    • Dialysis Access Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
    • 36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Laparoscopic Catheter Revision
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
    • Keyhole Catheter Adjustment
    • Peritoneal Catheter Revision
    • Laparoscopic Cannula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
    • 49325: Laparoscopy, surgical; with revision of previously placed intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, with removal of intraluminal obstructive material if performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Removal of Abdominal Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal
    • Intraperitoneal catheter removal
    • Tunneled catheter extraction
    • Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
    • 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Catheter Extension Placement
    • Intraperitoneal Catheter Extension
    • Chest Exit Peritoneal Catheter
    • Subcutaneous Catheter Extension

    CPT Codes:

    • 49435: Insertion of subcutaneous extension to intraperitoneal cannula or catheter with remote chest exit site (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Brownridge accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brownridge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-9556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brownridge accept in Auburn, CA?

    Dr. Brownridge in Auburn, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brownridge's office located?

    Dr. Charles Brownridge's Primary Practice

    3133 Professional Dr Ste 20

    Auburn, CA 95603

    (916) 733-9556

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    Dr. Charles Brownridge's Practice 2

    1640 E Roseville Pkwy Ste 9

    Roseville, CA 95661

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    Dr. Charles Brownridge's Practice 3

    6620 Coyle Ave Ste 110

    Carmichael, CA 95608

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons, Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society, Southwestern Surgical Associ

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

    Dr. Brownridge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295753036.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brownridge?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Brownridge's specialty?

    Dr. Brownridge is a Vascular Surgeon near Auburn, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Brownridge to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Brownridge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brownridge is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Marshall 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 Charles Brownridge accepting new patients in Auburn, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Brownridge is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Brownridge offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brownridge's office at (916) 733-9556 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Brownridge?

    Please contact Dr. Brownridge's office at (916) 733-9556 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Brownridge have?

    Dr. Charles Brownridge is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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