Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe
326 Santa Fe Dr, 
Encinitas, CA 

Overview

James Bruffey is an Orthopedics provider in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bruffey is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Hawaii Medical Assurance Association
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe
326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Other Locations
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Bruffey

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Bruffey?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Bruffey by calling their office at 760-753-5594. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Bruffey a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Bruffey is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James Bruffey specialize in?

While Dr. James Bruffey is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. James Bruffey participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Bruffey has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. James Bruffey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Bruffey accept my insurance?

Dr. James Bruffey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-753-5594 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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