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Dr. Alan Zats, DO
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zats, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Alan Zats, DO is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Zats is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zats’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zats’s office at (718) 998-9890.
What languages does Dr. Zats speak?
Dr. Zats and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Zats typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zats 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. Zats. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Sacrum Disc Displacement
- Neck-Upper Back Disc Displacement
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
- Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion
- Slipped Disc in Neck-Upper Back
- Herniated Disc in Cervicothoracic Spine
- Cervicothoracic Disc Protrusion
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral region
- M5023: Other cervical disc displacement, cervicothoracic region
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Zats typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zats 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. Zats. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Lumbar Disc Decompression (Needle-Based)
- Percutaneous disc decompression
- Nucleus pulposus removal
- Lumbar discography with decompression
- Minimally invasive disc surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62287: Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, any method utilizing needle based technique to remove disc material under fluoroscopic imaging or other form of indirect visualization, with discography and/or epidural injection(s) at the treated level(s), when performed, single or multiple levels, lumbar
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Disc Pain Treatment (Single Level)
- IDET procedure
- Intradiscal electrothermal therapy
- Percutaneous annuloplasty
CPT Codes:
- 22526: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; single level
Does Dr. Zats accept my insurance?
Dr. Zats accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 998-9890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zats accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Zats in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEICO
Healthfirst New York
State Farm Insurance
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zats' office located?
What is Dr. Zats's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zats's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013297845.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zats?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zats
What is Dr. Alan Zats's specialty?
Dr. Zats is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Alan Zats affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zats is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Alan Zats accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alan Zats is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Zats offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zats's office at (718) 998-9890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Zats?
Please contact Dr. Zats's office at (718) 998-9890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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