Who is Dr. Saal, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Jeffrey Saal, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Saal graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine.
Dr. Saal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saal’s office at (650) 751-4900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Saal?
Dr. Jeffrey Saal, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Saal empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain-Interventional Techniques, Pain-Lower Back (IDET procedure), Spinal Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Redwood City/CA community, Dr. Saal is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Saal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Affil Hospital | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Saal board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Saal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saal speak?
Dr. Saal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Saal treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Saal diagnoses, treats, and manages
a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized
insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated
by Dr. Saal. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience
and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Lower Back Spondylosis
Neck Spondylosis
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Lumbar Spondylosis
Lower Back Arthritis
Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
Cervical Spondylosis
Neck Arthritis
Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Pinched Nerve in Neck
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
Cervical Radiculopathy
Neck Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
Lower Back Disc Displacement
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Slipped Disc in Lower Back
Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
Muscle Pain
Muscle Disorder
Myalgia
Muscle Ache
Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
M5459: Other low back pain
What procedures does Dr. Saal perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Saal performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Saal. It provides insight
into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters
from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
TFESI (Lumbar)
Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
Sacral Facet Joint Injection
Paravertebral Facet Injection
Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
Multiple Trigger Point Injections
Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
Spinal Nerve Block Injection
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
Trigger Point Release Injections
Muscle Pain Injections
Myofascial Pain Injections
Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
Cervical Facet Injection
Thoracic Facet Injection
Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
Cervical Epidural Injection
Thoracic Epidural Injection
Nerve Root Block
SI joint injection
Sacroiliac steroid injection
Image-guided SI joint injection
Sacroiliac joint block
Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
Sacral Facet Nerve Block
Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
CPT Codes:
64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
Sacral Facet Nerve Block
Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Also known as:
Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
Cervical Facet Injection
Thoracic Facet Injection
Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
Cervical Facet Denervation
Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint
Also known as:
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
Spine Nerve Ablation
CPT Codes:
64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
Cervical nerve root block
Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
Chemodenervation of neck muscles
Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal
Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
Tendon Injection
Ligament Injection
Soft Tissue Injection
Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
Does Dr. Saal accept my insurance?
Dr. Saal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 751-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saal accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Saal in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Saal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285692640.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saal
What is Dr. Jeffrey Saal's specialty?
Dr. Saal is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Redwood City, CA.
A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs. Contact Dr. Saal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Saal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saal is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their
excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through
a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise.
The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the
top 25% nationwide.
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Is Jeffrey Saal accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Saal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Saal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saal's office at (650) 751-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Saal?
Please contact Dr. Saal's office at (650) 751-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Saal have?
Dr. Jeffrey Saal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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