Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Owens, Physiatrist in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Lester Owens, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Owens graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Hosps & Clinics, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Hosps & Clinics, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Owens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Owens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Owens’s office at (715) 344-1260.
Where did Dr. Owens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosps & Clinics, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Hosps & Clinics, Flexible Or Transitional Year | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Owens board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Lester Owens, DO is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Owens speak?
Dr. Owens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Owens typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Owens 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. Owens. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
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
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Owens typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Owens 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. Owens. 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 Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
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)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 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
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet 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)
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Owens accept my insurance?
Dr. Owens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 344-1260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Owens accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Owens in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Owens' office located?
Dr. Lester Owens' Primary Practice
225000 Hummingbird Rd Ste 100
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 344-1260
What is Dr. Owens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Owens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174636898.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Owens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Owens
What is Dr. Lester Owens's specialty?
Dr. Owens is a Physiatrist near Wausau, WI.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Lester Owens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Owens is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital 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 Lester Owens accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?
Yes, Dr. Lester Owens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lester Owens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Owens's office at (715) 344-1260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lester Owens?
Please contact Dr. Owens's office at (715) 344-1260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lester Owens have?
Dr. Lester Owens is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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