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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bruce, Orthopedic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. William Bruce, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Bruce graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, General Surgery. Dr. Bruce is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bruce’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruce’s office at (423) 531-9300.
Where did Dr. Bruce go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, General Surgery | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Bruce board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. William Bruce, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Bruce speak?
Dr. Bruce and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bruce treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Bruce 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. Bruce. 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:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
- M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Bruce perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Bruce 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. Bruce. 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:
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
- Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Keyhole shoulder surgery
- Shoulder scope loose body
- Arthroscopic foreign body removal (shoulder)
CPT Codes:
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 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])
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 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])
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29819: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee Scope for Debris
- Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
- Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
- Knee Joint Cleaning
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
- Tibial Tubercle Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
- Knee Scope with Lateral Release
- Lateral Retinacular Release
- Knee Patella Realignment Surgery
- Maquet procedure
- Knee bone realignment surgery
- Tibial tubercle osteotomy
- Kneecap stabilization surgery
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Knee Capsule Repair
- Torn Knee Ligament Surgery
- MCL Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
- 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release
- 27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)
- 27405: Repair, primary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee; collateral
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:
- 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:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Repair
- Brachial Plexus Neuroplasty
- Arm Nerve Surgery
- Shoulder Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 64713: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; brachial plexus
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
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. Bruce accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 531-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bruce accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Bruce in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bruce's office located?
Dr. William Bruce's Primary Practice
1809 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 101
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 531-9300
What is Dr. Bruce's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bruce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194713560.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruce?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bruce
What is Dr. William Bruce's specialty?
Dr. Bruce is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Chattanooga, TN. 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. Bruce to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Bruce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bruce is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Parkridge 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 William Bruce accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. William Bruce is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Bruce offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bruce's office at (423) 531-9300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Bruce?
Please contact Dr. Bruce's office at (423) 531-9300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Bruce have?
Dr. William Bruce is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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