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- 503 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
About Dr. Brazinski
Based in Morganton, NC, Mark S. Brazinski, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Mark graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 7,278 services to 918 patients. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1003869371 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 437-6500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
503 E PARKER RD
Morganton, NC 28655
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,278 services · 918 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
183 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
169 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
61 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
45 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
30 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7318 |
3,300 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
2,920 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7327 |
30 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Brazinski?
Dr. Brazinski is an orthopaedic surgeon in Morganton, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Brazinski's address?
Dr. Brazinski is listed at 503 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brazinski?
The number on file is (828) 437-6500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Brazinski?
Dr. Brazinski's National Provider Identifier is 1003869371. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Brazinski train?
Dr. Brazinski attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Brazinski have?
Dr. Brazinski has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Brazinski perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brazinski performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Brazinski's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Brazinski. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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