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Dr. Lee Scott Silk, MD
Waltham, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Silk, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Waltham, MA?
Dr. Lee Scott Silk, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Waltham, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Silk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silk’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silk’s office at (781) 647-7246.
Is Dr. Silk board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lee Scott Silk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Silk speak?
Dr. Silk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Silk typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Silk 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. Silk. 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:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Left Hip Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
- Left Trochanteric Bursitis
- Inflamed left hip bursa
- Left hip joint inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
- M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Silk typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Silk 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. Silk. 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Silk accept my insurance?
Dr. Silk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 647-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silk accept in Waltham, MA?
Dr. Silk in Waltham, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Silk's office located?
What is Dr. Silk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487693479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silk
What is Dr. Lee Scott Silk's specialty?
Dr. Silk is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Waltham, MA.
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 this Dr. Lee Scott Silk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Silk is affiliated with Emerson Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Lee Scott Silk accepting new patients in Waltham, MA?
Yes, Dr. Lee Scott Silk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lee Scott Silk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Silk's office at (781) 647-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lee Scott Silk?
Please contact Dr. Silk's office at (781) 647-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lee Scott Silk have?
Dr. Lee Scott Silk is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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