Dr. Ahmed Amayem, MD
Oklahoma City, OK
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amayem, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK?
Dr. Ahmed Amayem, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Oklahoma City, OK with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Amayem graduated from FAC OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Amayem is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amayem’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amayem’s office at (405) 632-1783.
Where did Dr. Amayem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Okla University Health Science Center | University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Program
Medical School: FAC OF MEDICINE
Is Dr. Amayem board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Amayem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Amayem speak?
Dr. Amayem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Amayem treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amayem 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. Amayem. 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 and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Single Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Mononeuropathy
- Localized Nerve Damage
- Focal Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G589: Mononeuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does Dr. Amayem perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amayem 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. Amayem. 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/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 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 Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Spinal Nerve Block Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Nerve Root 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)
- 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)
- 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
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:
- 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:
- 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. Amayem accept my insurance?
Dr. Amayem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (405) 632-1783 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amayem accept in Oklahoma City, OK?
Dr. Amayem in Oklahoma City, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Amcare Co
Bankers Life
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Oklahoma
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Where is Dr. Amayem's office located?
Dr. Ahmed Amayem's Primary Practice
1145 W I 240 Service Rd Bldg I
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
(405) 632-1783
What is Dr. Amayem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amayem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992718381.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amayem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amayem
What is Dr. Ahmed Amayem's specialty?
Dr. Amayem is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Oklahoma City, OK. 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. Amayem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmed Amayem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amayem is affiliated with Norman Regional Hospital, Chickasaw Nation Medical Center, Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery, INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Ahmed Amayem accepting new patients in Oklahoma City, OK?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Amayem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmed Amayem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amayem's office at (405) 632-1783 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmed Amayem?
Please contact Dr. Amayem's office at (405) 632-1783 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ahmed Amayem have?
Dr. Ahmed Amayem is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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