Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desciak, Anesthesiologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
What languages does Dr. Desciak speak?
Dr. Desciak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Desciak typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Desciak 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. Desciak. 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:
- 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Desciak typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Desciak 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. Desciak. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
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)
Does Dr. Desciak accept my insurance?
Dr. Desciak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 623-2167 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desciak accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Desciak in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Desciak's office located?
Dr. Michael Desciak's Primary Practice
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 623-2167
What hospitals are Dr. Desciak affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Desciak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Desciak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desciak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437653417.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desciak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desciak