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Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD

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(Dr. Clayton Benjamin Brandes, MD)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: foot arthroscopy, arthritis, ankle surgery, and more.

3101 Northup Way Suite 201
Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 455-3600

Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD is an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Issaquah Campus and Overlake Medical Center & Clinics.

Office Locations

510 8th Avenue Northeast Suite 200
Issaquah, WA 98029

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Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

18100 Ne Union Hill Road Suite 330
Redmond, WA 98052

(425) 392-3030

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Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

3101 Northup Way Suite 201
Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 455-3600

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Some issues Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	420
hip imaging	12
hospital care	24
immobilization	14
injections	28
inpatient care	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	55
X-rays	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	340
hospital care	11
immobilization	18
injections	12
inpatient care	11
musculoskeletal imaging	45
X-rays	45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	31
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	381
immobilization	16
injections	15
musculoskeletal imaging	30
X-rays	56

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	28
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	320
injections	22
musculoskeletal imaging	30
X-rays	61

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2015

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	365
immobilization	17
injections	17
musculoskeletal imaging	20
X-rays	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	34
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	366
injections	22
musculoskeletal imaging	27
X-rays	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	29
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2017

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	302

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA during 2019 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	342
X-rays	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	34
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	276

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	32
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA during 2021 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	346
immobilization	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	23
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	333

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	16
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2022

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	351
hip imaging	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
musculoskeletal imaging	29
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	30

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD in 2023

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Issaquah, WA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

aspiration	19
doctor visit	345
hip imaging	14
hospital care	17
immobilization	15
injections	19
inpatient care	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
musculoskeletal imaging	33
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	218
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	77
85 and over	18
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	121

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Swedish Medical Center

Swedish Issaquah Campus

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

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. Clayton B. Brandes, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, AARP, Molina Healthcare, Medicare Advantage, Amerigroup, CIGNA PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Medicare PPO, Kaiser Permanente, Health Net Federal Services Champus and Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Clayton B. Brandes, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

AARP

Molina Healthcare

Medicare Advantage

Amerigroup

CIGNA PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Medicare

Medicaid

Aetna Medicare PPO

Kaiser Permanente

Health Net Federal Services Champus

Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medartis Inc.	$73 Aptus $73
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.	$33 Lapiplasty System $33
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$19 VLP Mini-MOD $19
Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.	$13 $13
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$12 SCP Bone Substitute $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$114
Education	$37

Biography

Dr. Clayton Brandes is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. These areas are among Dr. Brandes's clinical interests: frozen shoulder, forearm fracture, and runner's knee (patellofemoral syndrome). He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, AARP, and Aetna. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC), Dr. Brandes attended the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine, and the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, Providence, and Swedish Issaquah Campus. He welcomes new patients at his office inIssaquah, WA as reported by Doctor.com.