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Who is Dr. Tzaras, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Athanasios Tzaras, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tzaras is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tzaras’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tzaras’s office at (252) 847-1415.
What languages does Dr. Tzaras speak?
Dr. Tzaras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Tzaras typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Tzaras 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. Tzaras. 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 here.
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:
- 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:
- Back Pain
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Aching Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5489: Other dorsalgia
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Tzaras typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Tzaras 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. Tzaras. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- 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)
CPT Codes:
- 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
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:
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
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)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
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. Tzaras accept my insurance?
Dr. Tzaras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 847-1415 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tzaras accept in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Tzaras in Lakeland, FL 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tzaras' office located?
Dr. Athanasios Tzaras' Primary Practice
1417 Lakeland Hills Blvd Ste 201
Lakeland, FL 33805
(252) 847-1415
What is Dr. Tzaras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tzaras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154818771.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tzaras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tzaras
What is Dr. Athanasios Tzaras's specialty?
Dr. Tzaras is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Lakeland, FL.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist do?
A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs.
Is this Dr. Athanasios Tzaras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tzaras is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. 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
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Is Athanasios Tzaras accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?
Yes, Dr. Athanasios Tzaras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Athanasios Tzaras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tzaras's office at (252) 847-1415 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Athanasios Tzaras?
Please contact Dr. Tzaras's office at (252) 847-1415 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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