Summary

Dr. Brian Pienkos treats osteoarthritis, opioid-induced hyperalgesia, and knee osteoarthritis, and performs bursa aspiration, bursa injection, and arthrocentesis. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Pienkos sees patients at Rutherfordton, North Carolina, and is affiliated with Blanchfield Army Community Hospital.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Saw me in a timely manner

Office Location

Rutherford Orthopaedics

139 Doctor Henry Norris DrRutherfordton, NC 28139
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
1 
4.9 
5 
4.2 
12 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Rutherfordton , NCPinehurst , NCNew Bern , NCCharlotte , NC
Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Brian Pienkos

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina - Medicare
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Partners Health Plan
  • PreferredOne
  • Security Life
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Brian Pienkos has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Brian Pienkos has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Flu (Human Influenza)
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Brian Pienkos holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School.

NPI Number

Brian Pienkos' NPI number is 1376759811.

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What languages does Brian Pienkos speak?
Brian Pienkos speaks English.
Where is Brian Pienkos's office located?
Brian Pienkos's office is located at 139 Doctor Henry Norris Dr, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139.
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