Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 102 |
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Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD is affiliated with Independence Health System, Laurel Surgery Center, Norwin Medical Commons Surgery Center, Frick Hospital and Latrobe Hospital.
Latrobe Hospital
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
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In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD performed more endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, and trigger finger surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, tendon sheath incision, trigger finger surgery, and wrist X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.
In 2023, Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD had a list price for decompression surgery, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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.
In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD performed more carpal tunnel surgery, nerve surgery, upper extremity surgery, and wrist X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, ligament injection, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 102 |
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The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2013 were upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| decompression surgery | 53 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 297 |
| injections | 53 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 19 |
| nerve procedures | 53 |
| open surgery | 34 |
| tendon surgery | 19 |
| upper extremity surgery | 72 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 92 |
|---|---|
| Female | 139 |
| From 65 to 74 | 84 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 62 |
| 85 and over | 39 |
| Less than 65 | 46 |
| Hypertension | 60 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 61 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 32 |
| Depression | 17 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 13 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 7 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2014 were upper extremity surgery, injections, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 13 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 64 |
| doctor visit | 255 |
| injections | 78 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 35 |
| nerve procedures | 64 |
| open surgery | 29 |
| tendon surgery | 22 |
| upper extremity surgery | 86 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 107 |
|---|---|
| Female | 137 |
| From 65 to 74 | 102 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 64 |
| 85 and over | 26 |
| Less than 65 | 52 |
| Hypertension | 57 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 29 |
| Depression | 17 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 12 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 5 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 10 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 33 |
| Dementia | 6 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2015 were upper extremity surgery, injections, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 22 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 78 |
| doctor visit | 366 |
| injections | 113 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 44 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 23 |
| nerve procedures | 78 |
| open surgery | 34 |
| tendon surgery | 36 |
| upper extremity surgery | 114 |
| X-rays | 23 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 234 |
|---|---|
| Female | 360 |
| From 65 to 74 | 314 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 124 |
| 85 and over | 60 |
| Less than 65 | 96 |
| Hypertension | 67 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 18 |
| Asthma | 12 |
| Osteoperosis | 6 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 8 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 27 |
| Dementia | 5 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2016 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 39 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 63 |
| doctor visit | 412 |
| hospital care | 13 |
| immobilization | 20 |
| injections | 138 |
| inpatient care | 13 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 37 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 53 |
| nerve procedures | 63 |
| open surgery | 26 |
| tendon surgery | 23 |
| upper extremity surgery | 86 |
| X-rays | 53 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 128 |
|---|---|
| Female | 206 |
| From 65 to 74 | 180 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 53 |
| 85 and over | 34 |
| Less than 65 | 67 |
| Hypertension | 64 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 57 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27 |
| Asthma | 18 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 5 |
| Cancer | 6 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2017 were injections, upper extremity surgery, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 48 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 52 |
| doctor visit | 411 |
| immobilization | 16 |
| injections | 142 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 34 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 58 |
| nerve procedures | 52 |
| open surgery | 18 |
| tendon surgery | 23 |
| upper extremity surgery | 75 |
| X-rays | 58 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 149 |
|---|---|
| Female | 211 |
| From 65 to 74 | 199 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 72 |
| 85 and over | 34 |
| Less than 65 | 55 |
| Hypertension | 63 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 3 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 12 |
| Diabetes | 31 |
| Dementia | 5 |
| Cancer | 8 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and nerve procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 68 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 60 |
| doctor visit | 521 |
| injections | 192 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 33 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 44 |
| nerve procedures | 60 |
| open surgery | 27 |
| tendon surgery | 30 |
| upper extremity surgery | 90 |
| X-rays | 44 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 175 |
|---|---|
| Female | 224 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 385 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 241 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 85 |
| 85 and over | 28 |
| Less than 65 | 45 |
| Hypertension | 64 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 61 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 28 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27 |
| Asthma | 6 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 4 |
| Cancer | 7 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 63 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 77 |
| doctor visit | 464 |
| injections | 204 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 49 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 58 |
| nerve procedures | 77 |
| open surgery | 28 |
| tendon surgery | 33 |
| upper extremity surgery | 110 |
| X-rays | 58 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 194 |
|---|---|
| Female | 246 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 427 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 275 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 84 |
| 85 and over | 31 |
| Less than 65 | 50 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 62 |
| Stroke | 3 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
| Depression | 21 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 26 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Dementia | 4 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2020 were injections, nerve procedures, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 42 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 57 |
| doctor visit | 392 |
| injections | 167 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 39 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 53 |
| nerve procedures | 57 |
| open surgery | 18 |
| upper extremity surgery | 57 |
| X-rays | 53 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 159 |
|---|---|
| Female | 229 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 377 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 231 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 88 |
| 85 and over | 30 |
| Less than 65 | 39 |
| Hypertension | 63 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 59 |
| Stroke | 3 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 21 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 23 |
| Asthma | 5 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 27 |
| Dementia | 5 |
| Cancer | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2021 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 40 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 55 |
| doctor visit | 369 |
| injections | 156 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 55 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 72 |
| nerve procedures | 55 |
| tendon surgery | 16 |
| upper extremity surgery | 71 |
| X-rays | 72 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 172 |
|---|---|
| Female | 216 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 377 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 222 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 96 |
| 85 and over | 29 |
| Less than 65 | 41 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 68 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 12 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Dementia | 5 |
| Cancer | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA during 2022 were injections, upper extremity surgery, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 49 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 58 |
| doctor visit | 363 |
| injections | 147 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 41 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 64 |
| nerve procedures | 58 |
| open surgery | 17 |
| tendon surgery | 29 |
| upper extremity surgery | 87 |
| X-rays | 64 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Male | 164 |
|---|---|
| Female | 233 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 385 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 246 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 92 |
| 85 and over | 27 |
| Less than 65 | 32 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 7 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 23 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 22 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 16 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 17 |
| Heart Failure | 11 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 12 |
| Diabetes | 24 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 13 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Latrobe, PA were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.
| aspiration | 42 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 61 |
| doctor visit | 359 |
| hospital care | 13 |
| immobilization | 18 |
| injections | 139 |
| inpatient care | 13 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 38 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 53 |
| nerve procedures | 61 |
| open surgery | 25 |
| tendon surgery | 25 |
| upper extremity surgery | 84 |
| X-rays | 53 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD.
| Female | 200 |
|---|---|
| Male | 143 |
| Black / African American | 0 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 177 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| 85 and over | 30 |
|---|---|
| 75 to 84 | 74 |
| Less than 65 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 190 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 55 |
| Stroke | 3 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 18 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 20 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoporosis | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 11 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 26 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 9 |
| Dementia | 4 |
| Cancer | 8 |
Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lance M. Brunton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. |
$62
VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $62 |
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| Innovation Technologies Inc |
$33
Irrisept $33 |
| BIOVENTUS LLC |
$32
Ultrasound Bone Healing $32 |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation |
$20
Recon-Lower Extremity Metal $20 |
| Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$11
Caldolor $11 |
| Food and Beverage | $158 |
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Dr. Lance Brunton is a specialist in hand surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine in North Huntingdon, PA and Latrobe, PA. He attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. Dr. Brunton's areas of expertise include hand surgery procedures, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. He is affiliated with Independence Health System.