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Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Tufts University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, stroke, movement disorders, and more.
1661 Soquel Drive Suite D
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD is a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sutter Health and Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz.

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Office Locations

Sutter Health

1661 Soquel Drive Suite D
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 460-6041
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Evoked Potential Test

Evoked potential tests measure the brain's response to different stimuli, namely sight, sound, or sensation. The tests are commonly done to diagnose conditions like multiple sclerosis, migraines, and tumors, such as those in the brainstem or the ear canal. At the beginning of the test, a computer will be connected to the body using wires with patches and sensors, called electrodes. In addition to measuring and recording the body's electrical responses, this machine also shows the location of any nerve damage. There are four types of evoked potential tests:

  • Visual evoked potential, which tests how the brain reacts to visual stimuli. During the test, electrodes will be applied on the scalp and patients are shown a flashing checkerboard pattern. The electrical signals the patients' brain produces in response to the pattern will be recorded. This test is able to identify issues in the optic nerve and is a helpful tool in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, as optic nerve damage is an early sign of that disease.
  • Auditory evoked potential, which measures how the brain responds to sound. In this test, the electrodes will be applied on the earlobes and on the scalp. Different sounds, such as clicks and tones, will be played through headphones, and responses to those sounds will be recorded. Aside from hearing loss in children, this test also diagnoses acoustic neuromas, which are noncancerous tumors in the ear canal that affect hearing and balance.
  • Somatosensory evoked potential, which tests how well the brain communicates with the spinal cord and the rest of the body. Faint electrical signals will be sent through electrodes that are applied on the wrist or the back of the knee. Electrodes on the scalp will measure how long it takes for the brain to receive the signals. This evoked potential test is often used to diagnose multiple sclerosis. In addition, since it can identify spinal cord issues, it may also be given to individuals who experience numbness following a spinal injury.
  • Motor evoked potential, which measures how the motor pathways function. These pathways deliver signals from the brain and spinal cord to the motor neurons, which are specialized cells directly responsible for controlling muscles. The test uses a device to send magnetic or electrical pulses to any part of the body. Patient response will show if motor neurons can adequately receive signals from the brain and spinal cord. Because this test detects communication issues in the motor pathways, it is used to diagnose multiple sclerosis, as well as to evaluate stroke recovery.

Each test takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete, and can be done at the doctor's office. Application and removal of the electrodes do not hurt, but since they are placed on the scalp, patients should wash their hair with shampoo and avoid using conditioner or other hair products prior to the test.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News 

“In particular we wish to thank Emily Bergsland and Nicolas Fidelman at UCSF, the stroke center team at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Gatos, CA, the medical and hospital team at Dominican Hospital...”—"Dorothy Irene Petersen", Mercury News, April 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 423
doctor visit 707
hospital care 119
inpatient care 119

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 50
doctor visit 694
hospital care 141
inpatient care 141

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 248
Female 285
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 492
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 196
From 75 to 84 160
85 and over 95
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2013

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Dementia 16
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 68
doctor visit 701
hospital care 131
injections 41
inpatient care 131
minimally invasive procedures 41

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 257
Female 314
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 502
Black 0
Hispanic 48
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 214
From 75 to 84 171
85 and over 92
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2014

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 69
doctor visit 655
hospital care 122
injections 48
inpatient care 122
minimally invasive procedures 48

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 536
Female 628
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1024
Black 0
Hispanic 104
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 476
From 75 to 84 330
85 and over 180
Less than 65 178

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2015

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 21
Dementia 15
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 82
doctor visit 631
hospital care 172
injections 55
inpatient care 172
minimally invasive procedures 55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 271
Female 320
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 511
Black 0
Hispanic 60
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 244
From 75 to 84 171
85 and over 90
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2016

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 23
Dementia 19
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 60
doctor visit 676
hospital care 121
injections 51
inpatient care 121
minimally invasive procedures 51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 277
Female 321
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 519
Black 0
Hispanic 55
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 259
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 69
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2017

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 21
Dementia 19
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 57
doctor visit 723
hospital care 103
injections 68
inpatient care 103
minimally invasive procedures 68

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 280
Female 366
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 557
Black 0
Hispanic 58
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 273
From 75 to 84 198
85 and over 92
Less than 65 83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2018

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 88
doctor visit 729
hospital care 137
injections 93
inpatient care 137
minimally invasive procedures 93

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 313
Female 385
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 588
Black 0
Hispanic 67
Asian 0
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 292
From 75 to 84 226
85 and over 86
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2019

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Dementia 18
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 68
doctor visit 535
hospital care 151
injections 75
inpatient care 151
minimally invasive procedures 75

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 232
Female 308
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 468
Black 0
Hispanic 40
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 82
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2020

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 20
Dementia 17
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 69
doctor visit 699
hospital care 121
injections 97
inpatient care 121
minimally invasive procedures 97

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 286
Female 349
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 553
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 0
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 263
From 75 to 84 217
85 and over 85
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2021

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 21
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 102
doctor visit 727
hospital care 162
injections 101
inpatient care 162
minimally invasive procedures 101

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 300
Female 393
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 594
Black 0
Hispanic 54
Asian 0
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 258
From 75 to 84 269
85 and over 89
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD in 2022

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 20
Dementia 11
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated as a neurologist in Santa Cruz, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

diagnostic procedures 103
doctor visit 679
hospital care 134
injections 69
inpatient care 134
minimally invasive procedures 69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD.

Gender
Male 272
Female 333
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 528
Hispanic 48
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 10
Age
75 to 84 190
85 and over 87
Less than 65 84
65 to 74 243

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Cancer 9
Dementia 14

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health
Sutter Health
Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California
Medicare Advantage
HealthSmart
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Cigna
Alliance PPO
Anthem Blue Cross of California
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only
Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)
Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP)
Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO
Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO
Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including...
Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 312 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian Brunelli, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Cyberonics, Inc. $598 VNS Therapy
$598
Boston Scientific Corporation $263 GENERAL - DBS
$131 		GENERAL DBS
$115
$17
AbbVie Inc. $252 BOTOX
$223 		QULIPTA
$30
GENZYME CORPORATION $170 DISEASE STATE
$125 		LEMTRADA
$24 		MS DISEASE STATE
$21
Allergan Inc. $131 BOTOX
$111 		Botox Therapeutic
$20
Other $444 TECFIDERA
$126 		ELIQUIS
$121 		Deep Brain Neurostimulation
$49 		Nuedexta
$35 		Aimovig
$21 		Other
$91
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,358
Travel and Lodging $348
Education $151

Biography

Dr. Brian Brunelli, who practices in Santa Cruz, CA, is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). His areas of expertise include the following: vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), myasthenia gravis, and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). Dr. Brunelli is affiliated with Dignity Health and Sutter Health. After completing medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Tufts University. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Brunelli accepts Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. According to Dignity Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Santa Cruz, CA.

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