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Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Pain Medicine Specialist

Pleasant Hill, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gamsky, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Pleasant Hill, CA?

    Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pleasant Hill, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gamsky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gamsky’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gamsky’s office at 0556303638.

    What languages does Dr. Gamsky speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gamsky typically treat?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gamsky 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. Gamsky. 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
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical 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 Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gamsky typically perform?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gamsky 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. Gamsky. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Gamsky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gamsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 0556303638 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gamsky accept in Pleasant Hill, CA?

    Dr. Gamsky in Pleasant Hill, 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

    • Central Health

    • Cigna Group

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gamsky's office located?

    Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky's Primary Practice

    2250 Morello Ave

    Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

    0556303638

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    Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky's Practice 2

    2324 Santa Rita Rd Ste 6

    Pleasanton, CA 94566

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

    Dr. Gamsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164955043.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gamsky?

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

    What is Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky's specialty?

    Dr. Gamsky is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Pleasant Hill, CA.

    What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?

    Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches.

    Is Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gamsky is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center 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 an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky accepting new patients in Pleasant Hill, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gamsky's office at 0556303638 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nathaniel Gamsky?

    Please contact Dr. Gamsky's office at 0556303638 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gamsky's office located?

    Dr. Gamsky's offices are located in Pleasant Hill, CA and Pleasanton, CA.