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Dr. Wayne Brearley, MD

Dr. Wayne Brearley, MD

Wausau, WI

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    Who is Dr. Brearley, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Wausau, WI?

    Dr. Wayne Brearley, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Brearley graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, Orthopedic Surgery; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Brearley is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brearley’s office at (715) 847-2382.

    Where did Dr. Brearley go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, Orthopedic Surgery; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Brearley board certified in Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Wayne Brearley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Brearley speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Brearley treat?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Brearley 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. Brearley. 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:

    • 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
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • 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
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Dupuytren contracture
    • Palmar fibromatosis
    • Viking disease
    • Hand contracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

    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:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin
    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Right Hand Synovial Cyst
    • Lump on Right Hand
    • Right Hand Ganglion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67441: Ganglion, right hand

    What procedures does Dr. Brearley perform?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Brearley 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. Brearley. 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:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    Also known as:

    • Hand Tendon Transfer
    • Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
    • Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Relocation in Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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. Brearley accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Brearley's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Brearley's office located?

    Dr. Wayne Brearley's Primary Practice

    3901 Stewart Ave

    Wausau, WI 54401

    (715) 847-2382

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    Dr. Wayne Brearley's Practice 2

    9576 State Highway 70

    Minocqua, WI 54548

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    Dr. Wayne Brearley's Practice 3

    3200 Westhill Dr Ste 201

    Wausau, WI 54401

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

    Dr. Brearley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043208952.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brearley?

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

    What is Dr. Wayne Brearley's specialty?

    Dr. Brearley is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Wausau, WI. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Brearley to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wayne Brearley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Brearley is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Wayne Brearley accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Wayne Brearley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wayne Brearley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brearley's office at (715) 847-2382 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wayne Brearley?

    Please contact Dr. Brearley's office at (715) 847-2382 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Wayne Brearley have?

    Dr. Wayne Brearley is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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