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Dr. Ari Lerner, MD

Dr. Ari Lerner, MD

Astoria, NY

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    Who is Dr. Lerner, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Astoria, NY?

    Dr. Ari Lerner, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Astoria, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lerner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lerner’s office at (718) 932-1740.

    Is Dr. Lerner board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ari Lerner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Lerner speak?

    Dr. Lerner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lerner treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lerner 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. Lerner. 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:

    • 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
    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Cervical Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Lerner perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lerner 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. Lerner. 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 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Neck/upper back pain 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)
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 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:

    • Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression
    • Endoscopic Discectomy
    • Lumbar Foraminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Surgery (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62380: Endoscopic decompression of spinal cord, nerve root(s), including laminotomy, partial facetectomy, foraminotomy, discectomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, 1 interspace, lumbar

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Additional Level Disc Heating Procedure (P.I.D.E.T.)
    • Percutaneous Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty
    • Disc Annuloplasty (Additional Level)
    • Spinal Disc Heating

    CPT Codes:

    • 22527: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; 1 or more additional levels (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Lerner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lerner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 932-1740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lerner accept in Astoria, NY?

    Dr. Lerner in Astoria, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • Farmers Insurance

    • Geico

    • ITT Industries

    • Liberty Mutual

    • P5 Electronic Health Services

    • Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Lerner's office located?

    Dr. Ari Lerner's Primary Practice

    2515 Crescent St

    Astoria, NY 11102

    (718) 932-1740

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    Dr. Ari Lerner's Practice 2

    2825 3rd Ave Fl 4

    Bronx, NY 10455

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ari Lerner?

    Dr. Lerner has appointments available at his Astoria, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Lerner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lerner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114958717.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lerner?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lerner

    What is Dr. Ari Lerner's specialty?

    Dr. Lerner is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Astoria, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Lerner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ari Lerner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Lerner 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

    Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ari Lerner accepting new patients in Astoria, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ari Lerner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ari Lerner offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lerner, or call (718) 932-1740 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Ari Lerner?

    Please contact Dr. Lerner's office at (718) 932-1740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ari Lerner have?

    Dr. Ari Lerner is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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