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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahern, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Patrick Ahern, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ahern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahern’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahern’s office at (210) 804-5400.
What languages does Dr. Ahern speak?
Dr. Ahern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ahern typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ahern 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. Ahern. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Upper Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ahern typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ahern 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. Ahern. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- 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:
- 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 Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
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)
Does Dr. Ahern accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 804-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahern accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Ahern in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AFLAC
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ahern's office located?
Dr. Patrick Ahern's Primary Practice
19138 US Highway 281 N Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 804-5400
What is Dr. Ahern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154883072.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahern
What is Dr. Patrick Ahern's specialty?
Dr. Ahern is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Antonio, TX.
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 this Dr. Patrick Ahern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahern is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels, Resolute Baptist 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 Patrick Ahern accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Ahern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Ahern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahern's office at (210) 804-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Ahern?
Please contact Dr. Ahern's office at (210) 804-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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