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Dr. Sean Brugman, MD

Dr. Sean Brugman, MD

Aurora, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brugman, Orthopedic Surgeon in Aurora, CO?

    Sean Brugman, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, microvascular surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and general orthopedics. He is an Associate Professor for Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda. Additionally, he formerly served as Deputy Chief of Orthopedics for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, and Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Brugman is a hand and upper extremity surgeon that focuses on hand, wrist and elbow fractures. He specializes in treating Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis, Trigger fingers, Ganglions, Arthritis, as well as Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Surgery.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Brugman?

    Dr. Sean Brugman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Brugman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Elbow Surgery, Fractures, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Tendinitis, Trigger finger disorder, Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Aurora/CO community, Dr. Brugman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Brugman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Brugman treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Brugman 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. Brugman. 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 left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand

    Also known as:

    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Lateral Epicondylitis
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Lateral Epicondylalgia
    • Elbow Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

    Also known as:

    • Tendon and Ligament Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Joint Disorder
    • Enthesopathy
    • Tendon inflammation
    • Ligament pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Sprain
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Twisted right wrist
    • Right wrist ligament injury
    • Right wrist strain
    • Sprained right wrist symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S63591A: Other specified sprain of right wrist, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Brugman perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Brugman 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. Brugman. 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
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Partial Open Surgery for Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Release
    • Hand Fascia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26045: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); open, partial

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    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])

    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:

    • Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
    • Ganglion cyst removal hand
    • Tendon sheath lesion excision
    • Mucous cyst removal finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Wrist Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Joint Repair
    • Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement

    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:

    • 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:

    • Elbow Tendon Release for Tennis or Golfer's Elbow
    • Percutaneous Tenotomy Elbow', 'Tennis Elbow Surgery', 'Golfer's Elbow Surgery
    • Elbow Tendon Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 24357: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); percutaneous

    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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Brugman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brugman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 506-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brugman accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Brugman in Aurora, CO 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

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brugman's office located?

    Orthopedic Centers of Colorado

    Orthopedic Centers of Colorado

    6235 S. Main St., Suite C101

    Aurora, CO 80016

    (866) 506-7200

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    Orthopedic Centers of Colorado

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    11960 Lioness Way, Suite 260

    Parker, CO 80134

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

    Dr. Brugman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124378047.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brugman?

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

    What is Dr. Sean Brugman's specialty?

    Dr. Brugman is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Aurora, CO. 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. Brugman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sean Brugman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brugman is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge, HCA HealthONE Rose 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 Sean Brugman accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Sean Brugman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sean Brugman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brugman's office at (866) 506-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sean Brugman?

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