27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Drass, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Michael Drass, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Altoona, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Drass graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Pain Management; Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Anesthesiology; York Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Drass is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Drass’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Drass’s office at (814) 940-2000.
Where did Dr. Drass go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Pain Management; Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Anesthesiology; York Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Drass board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Drass, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Drass speak?
Dr. Drass and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Drass typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Drass 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. Drass. 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
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Drass typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Drass 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. Drass. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
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
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging 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)
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Drass accept my insurance?
Dr. Drass accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 940-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Drass accept in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Drass in Altoona, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Drass' office located?
What is Dr. Drass's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Drass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225144520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drass?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Drass
What is Dr. Michael Drass's specialty?
Dr. Drass is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Altoona, PA.
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. Michael Drass affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Drass is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, St. Clair 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 Michael Drass accepting new patients in Altoona, PA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Drass is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Drass offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Drass's office at (814) 940-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Drass?
Please contact Dr. Drass's office at (814) 940-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Drass have?
Dr. Michael Drass is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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