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Dr. Paul Braaton, MD

Dr. Paul Braaton, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Modesto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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, Medicare 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 an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Braaton typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis with Fracture
    • Osteoporosis-related Left Femur Fracture
    • 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

    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

    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:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bone Density and Structure Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Abnormal Bone Density
    • Bone Structure Problem
    • Bone Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Braaton typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Foot Joint Dislocation Repair
    • Talotarsal Joint Dislocation Surgery
    • Ankle-Foot Dislocation Repair
    • Foot Joint Internal Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28585: Open treatment of talotarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed

    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
    • Talus Bone Excision
    • Calcaneus Bone Excision
    • Foot Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus

    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)

    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 Healthcare

    • AllCare Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Braaton's NPI number?A 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 an Orthopedic Surgeon near Modesto, CA.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is 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 Solano Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Paul Braaton?

    Please contact Dr. Braaton's office at (209) 524-4438 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Braaton's office located?

    Dr. Braaton's office is located in Modesto, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Braaton have?

    Dr. Paul Braaton is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.