Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cole, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cole?
Dr. Brian Cole, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cole empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cartilage Damage, Knee Injuries, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Cole is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cole go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Sports Medicine | University of Pittsburgh - Sports Medicine | (Orthopaedic Surgery), HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY-CORNELL UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK, NY (1991-1992) | (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)), UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER OF PITTSBURGH, PITTSBURGH, PA
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Orthopedic Surgery; Hosp For Special Surg, Orthopedic Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Hospital For Spl Surgery Cornell University | Hospital for Special Surgery | Hospital for Special Surgery
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cole board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Cole, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cole speak?
Dr. Cole and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cole typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cole 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. Cole. 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:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Lower Leg Cartilage Disorder
- Cartilage Disorder
- Lower Leg Cartilage Problems
- Lower Leg Cartilage Disease
- Lower Leg Joint Cartilage Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M948X6: Other specified disorders of cartilage, lower leg
Also known as:
- Left Knee Instability
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Loose left knee
- Unstable left knee joint
- Left knee hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25362: Other instability, left knee
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cole typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cole 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. Cole. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- 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
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
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
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Ligament Augmentation
- Knee Stabilization Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular
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
Does Dr. Cole accept my insurance?
Dr. Cole accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 243-4244 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cole accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Cole in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cole's office located?
Dr. Brian Cole's Primary Practice
1611 W Harrison St Ste 400
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-4244
What hospitals are Dr. Cole affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cole has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Cole's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659350379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cole?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cole