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Dr. Brian Shiu, MD

Towson, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shiu, Orthopedic Surgeon in Towson, MD?

    Dr. Brian Shiu, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Towson, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shiu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shiu’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shiu’s office at (410) 337-7900.

    What languages does Dr. Shiu speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shiu treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Shiu 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. Shiu. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
    • Shoulder Joint Inflammation
    • Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
    • Subacromial Bursitis
    • Shoulder Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
    • M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder and Upper Arm Strain
    • Left Shoulder and Upper Arm Strain
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled Shoulder Muscle
    • Upper Arm Muscle Strain
    • Shoulder Tendon Strain
    • Pulled left arm muscle
    • Left shoulder muscle strain
    • Left upper arm tendon strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S46911A: Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, initial encounter
    • S46912A: Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does Dr. Shiu perform?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Shiu 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. Shiu. 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:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Humerus Osteotomy
    • Upper Arm Bone Cut Surgery
    • Humerus Bone Reshaping

    CPT Codes:

    • 24400: Osteotomy, humerus, with or without internal fixation

    Also known as:

    • Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
    • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Humeral Fracture Management
    • Arm Bone Break Treatment
    • Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
    • Clavicle Fracture Management
    • Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Radial Neck Fracture Care
    • Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
    • Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
    • 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
    • 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Elbow Arthroscopy with Debridement
    • Removal of Elbow Bursa
    • Endoscopy
    • Elbow Scope with Cleaning
    • Surgical Elbow Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Elbow Cleanup
    • Olecranon Bursa Excision
    • Elbow Bursa Removal Surgery
    • Bursitis Elbow Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29838: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, extensive
    • 24105: Excision, olecranon bursa

    Also known as:

    • Elbow Arthroscopy with Loose Body Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Elbow Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Elbow Surgery
    • Loose Body Removal Elbow
    • Elbow Foreign Body Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29834: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body

    Also known as:

    • Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
    • Golfer's Elbow Surgery
    • Epicondylitis Repair
    • Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
    • Open Tendon Debridement Elbow

    CPT Codes:

    • 24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Soft Tissue Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Deep Shoulder Biopsy
    • Shoulder Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 23066: Biopsy, soft tissue of shoulder area; deep

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Revision Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Shoulder Arthroplasty Revision
    • Failed Shoulder Replacement Surgery
    • Shoulder Implant Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 23474: Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty, including allograft when performed; humeral and glenoid component

    Also known as:

    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Stabilization with Coracoid Transfer
    • Latarjet Procedure
    • Coracoid Transfer Surgery
    • Anterior Capsulorrhaphy Shoulder
    • Shoulder Instability Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 23462: Capsulorrhaphy, anterior, any type; with coracoid process transfer

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • AC Joint Dislocation Treatment
    • Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treatment
    • Shoulder Separation Treatment
    • AC Joint Injury Care
    • Closed AC Dislocation Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 23540: Closed treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation; without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
    • Bicep Tendon Repair
    • Elbow Muscle Surgery
    • Arm Tendon Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)

    Also known as:

    • Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
    • Humerus Fracture Surgery
    • Arm Bone Fixation
    • Humeral Shaft Plating

    CPT Codes:

    • 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage

    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

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    Does Dr. Shiu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shiu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 337-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shiu accept in Towson, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • University of Alaska

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    Where is Dr. Shiu's office located?

    Dr. Brian Shiu's Primary Practice

    8322 Bellona Ave Ste 300

    Towson, MD 21204

    (410) 337-7900

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    Dr. Brian Shiu's Practice 2

    2304 E Churchville Rd

    Bel Air, MD 21015

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    Dr. Brian Shiu's Practice 3

    1621 Bel Air Rd Ste B

    Fallston, MD 21047

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

    Dr. Shiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770879140.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shiu?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Shiu's specialty?

    Dr. Shiu is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Towson, MD. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Shiu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Shiu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shiu is affiliated with University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air 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 Brian Shiu accepting new patients in Towson, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Shiu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Shiu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shiu's office at (410) 337-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Shiu?

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