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Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine and Urgent Care

Medical College of Wisconsin

Professional interests include: newborn care, musculoskeletal problems, sports health

3930 Northwoods Drive
Arden Hills, MN 55112

(952) 853-8800

Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Apple Valley, MN specializing in family medicine and urgent care. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD is affiliated with University of Minnesota Physicians.

Office Locations

15350 English Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124

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205 Wabasha Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55107

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2500 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108

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3930 Northwoods Drive
Arden Hills, MN 55112

(952) 853-8800

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Some issues Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD can help you with:

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apple Valley, MN during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51
lab tests	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apple Valley, MN were lab tests.

doctor visit	35
lab tests	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD From 2012 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD treated were depression, hypertension, diabetes and asthma.

Hypertension	27
High Cholesterol	6
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark L. Brancel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Minnesota Physicians

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Biography

Dr. Mark Brancel works as a family medicine and urgent care. Areas of expertise for Dr. Brancel include newborn care, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. After completing medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Brancel performed his residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. He is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Physicians.