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Dr. Michael Walls, MD
Crestview Hills, KY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Walls, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Crestview Hills, KY?
Dr. Michael Walls, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Crestview Hills, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Walls is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walls’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walls’s office at (859) 331-0432.
Is Dr. Walls board certified in Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Walls, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Walls speak?
Dr. Walls and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Walls treat?
As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walls 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. Walls. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does Dr. Walls perform?
As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walls 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. Walls. 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)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- 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)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
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
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
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)
- 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)
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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
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)
- 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
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Walls accept my insurance?
Dr. Walls accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 331-0432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walls accept in Crestview Hills, KY?
Dr. Walls in Crestview Hills, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Assurant
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Optimed Health
Pregis
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Where is Dr. Walls' office located?
Dr. Michael Walls' Primary Practice
320 Thomas More Pkwy Ste 202
Crestview Hills, KY 41017
(859) 331-0432
What is Dr. Walls's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083888325.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walls?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walls
What is Dr. Michael Walls's specialty?
Dr. Walls is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Crestview Hills, KY. Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches. Contact Dr. Walls to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Walls affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Walls is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital, St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michael Walls accepting new patients in Crestview Hills, KY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Walls is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Walls offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walls's office at (859) 331-0432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Walls?
Please contact Dr. Walls's office at (859) 331-0432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Walls have?
Dr. Michael Walls is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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