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Who is Dr. Vassaur, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Wauchula, FL?
Dr. Matthew Vassaur, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wauchula, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vassaur is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vassaur’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vassaur’s office at (813) 701-5804.
What languages does Dr. Vassaur speak?
Dr. Vassaur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Vassaur typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Vassaur 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. Vassaur. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Vassaur typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Vassaur 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. Vassaur. 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:
- 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
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 Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
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
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
Does Dr. Vassaur accept my insurance?
Dr. Vassaur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 701-5804 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vassaur accept in Wauchula, FL?
Dr. Vassaur in Wauchula, 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
CareGuard
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vassaur's office located?
What is Dr. Vassaur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vassaur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376048009.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vassaur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vassaur
What is Dr. Matthew Vassaur's specialty?
Dr. Vassaur is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Wauchula, 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. Matthew Vassaur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vassaur is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station, Adventhealth Tampa 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Matthew Vassaur accepting new patients in Wauchula, FL?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Vassaur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Vassaur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vassaur's office at (813) 701-5804 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Vassaur?
Please contact Dr. Vassaur's office at (813) 701-5804 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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