Dr. Dwight Ligham, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
,Anesthesiologist
New Haven, CT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ligham, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Dwight Ligham, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Ligham graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Pain Management; Yale New Haven Hosp, Anesthesiology; St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Ligham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ligham’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ligham’s office at (203) 624-4208.
Where did Dr. Ligham go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Yale-New Haven Hospital | Yale - New Haven Hospital
Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Pain Management; Yale New Haven Hosp, Anesthesiology; St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Yale-New Haven Hospital | St Joseph's Hospital Health Center | Yale - New Haven Hospital | Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Ligham board certified in Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dwight Ligham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Ligham speak?
Dr. Ligham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ligham treat?
As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ligham 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. Ligham. 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.
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:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, 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:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
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 Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Right Arm Pain
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Ache in right arm
- Right arm discomfort
- Sore right arm
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79601: Pain in right arm
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- CRPS
- Causalgia
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5770: Causalgia of unspecified lower limb
Which procedures does Dr. Ligham perform as a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dwight Ligham may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ligham's office.
Does Dr. Ligham accept my insurance?
Dr. Ligham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 624-4208 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ligham accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Ligham in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ligham's office located?
Dr. Dwight Ligham's Primary Practice
1 Long Wharf Dr Ste 212
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-4208
What is Dr. Ligham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ligham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669584686.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ligham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ligham
What is Dr. Dwight Ligham's specialty?
Dr. Ligham is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near New Haven, CT. 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. Contact Dr. Ligham to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dwight Ligham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ligham is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Hartford 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 Dwight Ligham accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Dwight Ligham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dwight Ligham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ligham's office at (203) 624-4208 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dwight Ligham?
Please contact Dr. Ligham's office at (203) 624-4208 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dwight Ligham have?
Dr. Dwight Ligham is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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