Dr. Joshua Prager, MD
Los Angeles, CA
38 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prager, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Prager?
Dr. Joshua Prager, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Prager empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pain Management, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Spinal Cord Stimulation, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Prager is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Prager go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Genl Hospital | U.C.L.A. Medical Center | Stanford University, Medical Oncology | Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical School: STANFORD UNIV SCH OF MEDICINE
Is Dr. Prager board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Prager, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prager speak?
Dr. Prager and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Prager typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Prager 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. Prager. 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.
Also known as:
- Complex regional pain syndrome of left arm
- Complex regional pain syndrome of right leg
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- CRPS left arm
- RSD left upper limb
- Left arm nerve pain
- CRPS right leg
- RSD right lower limb
- Right leg nerve pain
- CRPS Type 1
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- RSD
ICD-10 Codes:
- G90512: Complex regional pain syndrome I of left upper limb
- G90521: Complex regional pain syndrome I of right lower limb
- G90522: Complex regional pain syndrome I of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8929: Other chronic pain
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Prager typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Prager 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. Prager. 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.
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve Block
- Sympathetic Nerve Block (Back)
- Paravertebral Sympathetic Injection
- Lower Back Nerve Block for Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64520: Injection, anesthetic agent; lumbar or thoracic (paravertebral sympathetic)
Also known as:
- Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block
- Cervical Sympathetic Block
- Stellate Ganglion Injection
- Nerve Block for Pain
- Sympathetic Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64510: Injection, anesthetic agent; stellate ganglion (cervical sympathetic)
Does Dr. Prager accept my insurance?
Dr. Prager accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 264-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prager accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Prager in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
Cigna Group
HealthSmart
MultiPlan
Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Prager's office located?
Dr. Joshua Prager's Primary Practice
100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 760
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 264-7246
What hospitals are Dr. Prager affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Prager has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Prager's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518070358.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prager?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prager