Dr. George Branche, MD
Arlington, VA
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Branche, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Arlington, VA?
Dr. George Branche, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Branche completed his residency at Howard University. Dr. Branche is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Branche’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Branche’s office at (703) 892-6500.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Branche?
Dr. George Branche, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Branche empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Arlington/VA community, Dr. Branche is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Branche go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University | Howard University, Washington, Dc
What languages does Dr. Branche speak?
Dr. Branche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Branche treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Branche 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. Branche. 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:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
- Right partial shoulder tendon tear
- Right rotator cuff strain
- Torn Shoulder Tendon
- Shoulder Tendon Rupture
- Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Incomplete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Shoulder Tendon Partial Tear
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75112: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
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
- S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter
- S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Torn ACL in Left Knee
- Torn ACL in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Left knee ACL tear
- Anterior cruciate ligament rupture left knee
- ACL sprain left knee
- Right knee ACL tear
- Anterior cruciate ligament rupture right knee
- ACL sprain right knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M23612: Other spontaneous disruption of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee
- M23611: Other spontaneous disruption of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis in Right Knee from Injury
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Post-Traumatic Arthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis after Trauma
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease from Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1732: Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1731: Unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Torn Meniscus
- Knee Meniscus Disorder
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Cartilage Tear
- Meniscal Injury
- Knee Cartilage Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- M23322: Other meniscus derangements, posterior horn of medial meniscus, left knee
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:
- Kneecap and Thigh Bone Problems
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome', 'Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M222X1: Patellofemoral disorders, right knee
- M222X2: Patellofemoral disorders, left knee
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
What procedures does Dr. Branche perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Branche 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. Branche. 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)
- Shoulder Synovectomy
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder scope surgery
- Partial synovectomy shoulder
- Shoulder joint lining removal
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29820: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, partial
- 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])
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 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])
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 Cartilage Shaving
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
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)
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 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
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
- Patella Reconstruction
- Dislocating Kneecap Repair
- Knee Extensor Realignment
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)
- 27422: Reconstruction of dislocating patella; with extensor realignment and/or muscle advancement or release (eg, Campbell, Goldwaite type procedure)
Also known as:
- Patellar Tendon Repair
- Knee Tendon Suture
- Infrapatellar Tendon Reconstruction
- Knee Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27380: Suture of infrapatellar tendon; primary
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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Branche accept my insurance?
Dr. Branche accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 892-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Branche accept in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Branche in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Branche's office located?
Dr. George Branche's Primary Practice
2800 S Shirlington Rd Ste 1100
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 892-6500
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. George Branche?
Dr. Branche has appointments available at his Arlington, VA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Branche's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Branche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386613495.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Branche?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Branche
What is Dr. George Branche's specialty?
Dr. Branche is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Arlington, VA. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Branche to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Branche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Branche is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 George Branche accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?
Yes, Dr. George Branche is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Branche offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Branche, or call (703) 892-6500 for more information.
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