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Dr. Megan Brenner, MD

Dr. Megan Brenner, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brenner, Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Megan Brenner, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Brenner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brenner’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brenner’s office at (310) 267-7741.

    Is Dr. Brenner board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Megan Brenner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Brenner speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Brenner treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Brenner 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. Brenner. 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:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • Multiple Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma
    • Many injuries
    • Several injuries
    • Polytrauma
    • Injury, unknown location

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
    • T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Fistula
    • Stomach or Duodenum Fistula
    • Colonic Disease
    • Fistulas
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Bowel fistula
    • Enteric fistula
    • Abdominal fistula
    • Gastroduodenal Fistula
    • Abdominal Fistula
    • Digestive Tract Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K632: Fistula of intestine
    • K316: Fistula of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Hemothorax
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Blood in Chest Cavity
    • Bloody Pleural Effusion
    • Traumatic Hemothorax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J942: Hemothorax

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Perforation
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Perforation
    • Hole in Intestine
    • Ruptured Bowel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K631: Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Cholecystitis
    • Inflamed gallbladder
    • Gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Brenner perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Megan Brenner may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brenner's office.

    Does Dr. Brenner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brenner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-7741 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brenner accept in Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brenner's office located?

    Dr. Megan Brenner's Primary Practice

    1260 15th St Ste 1200

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 267-7741

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    Dr. Megan Brenner's Practice 2

    11370 Anderson St

    Loma Linda, CA 92354

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    Dr. Megan Brenner's Practice 3

    2801 Atlantic Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90806

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

    Dr. Brenner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831373851.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brenner?

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

    What is Dr. Megan Brenner's specialty?

    Dr. Brenner is a Surgeon near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Brenner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Megan Brenner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brenner is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Megan Brenner accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Megan Brenner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Megan Brenner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brenner's office at (310) 267-7741 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Megan Brenner?

    Please contact Dr. Brenner's office at (310) 267-7741 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Megan Brenner have?

    Dr. Megan Brenner is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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