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Dr. Hess Panjeton, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Panjeton, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Hess Panjeton, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Panjeton graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Panjeton is fluent in English and Armenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Panjeton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Panjeton’s office.

    Where did Dr. Panjeton go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Panjeton speak?

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

    • Armenian
    • English

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Panjeton typically treat?

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

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    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

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Panjeton typically perform?

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

    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 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 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:

    • 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. Panjeton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Panjeton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Panjeton accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Panjeton in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Panjeton's office located?

    Dept Anesthesiology

    12634 Olive Blvd

    Saint Louis, MO 63141

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    Dr. Hess Panjeton's Practice 2

    950 Francis Pl

    Clayton, MO 63105

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    Dr. Hess Panjeton's Practice 3

    5201 Mid America Plz

    Saint Louis, MO 63129

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

    Dr. Panjeton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881852283.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Panjeton?

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

    What is Dr. Hess Panjeton's specialty?

    Dr. Panjeton is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Hess Panjeton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Panjeton is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Mercy Hospital Southeast, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, Mo, Mercy Hospital St. Louis 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

    When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Hess Panjeton accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Hess Panjeton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hess Panjeton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Panjeton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hess Panjeton?

    Please contact Dr. Panjeton's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Panjeton's office located?

    Dr. Panjeton's offices are located in Saint Louis, MO and Clayton, MO.