Dr. Imran Punekar, MD, PHD
Brooklyn, NY
Who is Dr. Punekar, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Imran Punekar, MD, PHD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Punekar is fluent in English, Arabic, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Punekar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Punekar’s office at (917) 524-7246.
What languages does Dr. Punekar speak?
Dr. Punekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Punekar typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Punekar 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. Punekar. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
- Joint Disorder
- PVNS
- Villonodular Synovitis
- Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
- Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M12211: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right shoulder
- M12212: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left shoulder
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Punekar typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Punekar 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. Punekar. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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
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:
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral facet injection
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Neck/upper back pain injection
- Facet joint block
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (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 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)
Does Dr. Punekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Punekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 524-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Punekar accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Punekar 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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEICO
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Punekar's office located?
What is Dr. Punekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Punekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104354935.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Punekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Punekar
What is Dr. Imran Punekar's specialty?
Dr. Punekar is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Imran Punekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Punekar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Imran Punekar accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Imran Punekar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Imran Punekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Punekar's office at (917) 524-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Imran Punekar?
Please contact Dr. Punekar's office at (917) 524-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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