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  • Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 26 years of experience
  • Orthonebraska 2725 S 144th St Ste 110 # 212, Omaha, NE 68144
  • (402) 609-3000

Brief Intro

One of Neb Ortho's hand and upper extremity specialists, Dr. Nicholas B. Bruggeman provides care for all types of orthopedic injuries. He specializes in hand, shoulder and elbow conditions, and workers' compensation cases. He received his medical degree with high distinction at The University of Nebraska Medical Center. He spent five years at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN, where he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency. Prior to returning home to Nebraska, he spent a year in Indianapolis completing a hand and upper extremity fellowship. Dr. Bruggeman is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, serving on the Instructional Course Lecture Series committee. He is also and active member of the Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital staff sitting on multiple committees. Dr. Bruggeman, a former athlete, has served as team physician for several athletic teams including The Rochester Mustangs USHL Hockey Team and local football teams. He has contributed to the Orthopedic literature authoring several published articles and book chapters.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine - 1999

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • OrthoWest
  • 2725 S 144th St Ste 110 # 212, Omaha, NE 68144
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Procedures Performed

  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
  • Physical Therapy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Travelers
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Assurant Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • HealthSmart
  • Medicaid
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Centivo
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Medicare
  • First Choice Health
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareOregon
  • Meritain Health
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Medica
  • Ambetter
  • Physicians Mutual
  • AmeriGroup
  • Golden Rule
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