Who is Dr. Kowal, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Burlington, MA?
Dr. Andrew Kowal, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Burlington, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kowal graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Pain Management; Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year.
Dr. Kowal is fluent in English, Polish, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kowal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kowal’s office at (978) 538-4690.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kowal?
Dr. Andrew Kowal, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kowal empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Addiction Medicine, Fibromyalgia, Pain-Chronic, Pain-Interventional Techniques, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Burlington/MA community, Dr. Kowal is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kowal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Pain Management; Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Kowal board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Kowal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Kowal speak?
Dr. Kowal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Ukrainian
What conditions does Dr. Kowal treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kowal 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. Kowal. 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:
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
Pinched Nerve in Neck
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
Cervical Radiculopathy
Neck Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
Tailbone Disorder
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Coccyx Disorder
Sacrococcygeal Pain
Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
Spinal 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:
M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
What procedures does Dr. Kowal perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kowal 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. Kowal. 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:
Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
Epidural Steroid Injection
Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Caudal Epidural Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Pain Management Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
Sacral Facet Joint Injection
Paravertebral Facet Injection
Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
Cervical Epidural Injection
Thoracic Epidural Injection
Pain Relief Spinal Injection
TFESI (Lumbar)
Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
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)
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
62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
Lumbar Facet Denervation
Facet joint block
Zygapophyseal joint injection
Lower back facet injection
Sacral facet injection
Paravertebral facet injection
Neck/upper back pain injection
CPT Codes:
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)
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)
64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (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:
Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Intercostal Nerve Block
Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
Sacral Facet Nerve Block
Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
Cervical Facet Injection
Thoracic Facet Injection
Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
SI joint injection
Sacroiliac steroid injection
Image-guided SI joint injection
Sacroiliac joint block
Rib nerve injection
Chest wall nerve block
Intercostal pain injection
CPT Codes:
64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
Also known as:
Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
Cervical Facet Injection
Thoracic Facet Injection
Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
Cervical Facet Denervation
Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint
Also known as:
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
Spine Nerve Ablation
CPT Codes:
64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
64421: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed
64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
Knee Nerve Pain Injection
Greater Occipital Nerve Block
Genicular Nerve Block
Knee Pain Steroid Injection
Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
Occipital Nerve Injection
Headache Nerve Block
Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
Trigger Point Injection
Muscle Pain Injection
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Kowal accept my insurance?
Dr. Kowal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 538-4690 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kowal accept in Burlington, MA?
Dr. Kowal in Burlington, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Kowal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kowal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679679153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kowal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kowal
What is Dr. Andrew Kowal's specialty?
Dr. Kowal is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Burlington, MA.
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. Contact Dr. Kowal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrew Kowal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kowal is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Winchester 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.
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Is Andrew Kowal accepting new patients in Burlington, MA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Kowal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Kowal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kowal's office at (978) 538-4690 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Kowal?
Please contact Dr. Kowal's office at (978) 538-4690 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Kowal have?
Dr. Andrew Kowal is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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