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Who is Dr. Braaton, Orthopedic Surgeon in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Paul Braaton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Braaton graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Braaton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Braaton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Braaton’s office at (209) 524-4438.
Where did Dr. Braaton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Braaton board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Paul Braaton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Braaton speak?
Dr. Braaton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Braaton treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Braaton 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. Braaton. 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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis with Fracture
- Osteoporosis-related Left Femur Fracture
- Osteoporosis with Femur Fracture
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Senile osteoporosis with broken bone
- Elderly brittle bones with fracture
- Osteoporosis fracture in older adults
- Fragility fracture of left femur
- Left femur break due to weak bones
- Pathological left femur fracture
- Left femur bone fracture from osteoporosis
- Fragility Fracture of Femur
- Osteoporotic Thigh Bone Fracture
- Weak Bone Fracture in Thigh
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8000XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified site, initial encounter for fracture
- M80052A: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left femur, initial encounter for fracture
- M80051A: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right femur, initial encounter for fracture
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Posterior Tibial Tendinitis
- Tendinitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
- PTT Dysfunction
- Ankle Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M76822: Posterior tibial tendinitis, left leg
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Joint Damage from Injury
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Right Ankle Post-Traumatic Arthritis
- Injured Right Foot Joint
- Right Ankle Arthritis After Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- M12571: Traumatic arthropathy, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Bunion
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Valgus
- Big Toe Deformity
- Foot Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
What procedures does Dr. Braaton perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Braaton 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. Braaton. 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:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
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:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
Also known as:
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Tarsal Osteotomy)
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
- Tarsal Bone Cut
- Midfoot Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Realignment Surgery
- Corrective Foot Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
- 28304: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus;
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Ankle Joint Surgery with Synovectomy
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
- Ankle arthrotomy
- Ankle lining removal surgery
- Synovectomy of the ankle
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27625: Arthrotomy, with synovectomy, ankle;
Also known as:
- Foot Joint Dislocation Repair
- Midfoot Joint Dislocation Repair
- Talotarsal Joint Dislocation Surgery
- Ankle-Foot Dislocation Repair
- Foot Joint Internal Fixation
- Tarsometatarsal joint dislocation open reduction
- Lisfranc injury repair
- Midfoot dislocation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28585: Open treatment of talotarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 28615: Open treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Surgery for Dislocated Ankle
- Open reduction ankle dislocation
- Ankle fixation surgery
- Dislocated ankle repair
- Ankle joint stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 27848: Open treatment of ankle dislocation, with or without percutaneous skeletal fixation; with repair or internal or external fixation
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
- Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Graft
- Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg
CPT Codes:
- 27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Application of Short Leg Splint
- Calf to Foot Splint
- Lower Leg Splinting
- Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Also known as:
- Open Tarsal Bone Dislocation Repair
- Foot Bone Dislocation Surgery
- Tarsal Joint Fixation
- Midfoot Dislocation Repair
- Open Reduction Foot Dislocation
CPT Codes:
- 28555: Open treatment of tarsal bone dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
- Midfoot Fusion
- Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
- Foot Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
Also known as:
- Ankle Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Ankle Joint Reduction (Anesthesia)
- Ankle Manipulation with Fixation
- Ankle Realignment Under Sedation
CPT Codes:
- 27860: Manipulation of ankle under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation apparatus)
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Shin Bone Partial Removal
- Tibia Bone Excision
- Shin Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia
Also known as:
- Open Talus Fracture Repair
- Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
- Talus Bone Fixation
- Open Reduction of Talus Fracture
- Ankle Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28445: Open treatment of talus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
- Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
- Metatarsal Fixation
- Broken Foot Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Braaton accept my insurance?
Dr. Braaton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 524-4438 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Braaton accept in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Braaton in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
AllCare Health Plan
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Braaton's office located?
Dr. Paul Braaton's Primary Practice
1335 Coffee Rd Ste 100
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 524-4438
What is Dr. Braaton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Braaton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538117056.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Braaton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Braaton
What is Dr. Paul Braaton's specialty?
Dr. Braaton is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Modesto, CA. 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. Braaton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Braaton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Braaton is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA, Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, CA, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Sutter Solano Medical Center 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 Paul Braaton accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Braaton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Braaton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Braaton's office at (209) 524-4438 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Braaton?
Please contact Dr. Braaton's office at (209) 524-4438 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Braaton have?
Dr. Paul Braaton is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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