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Who is Dr. Desmarais, Physiatrist in South Bend, IN?
Dr. Paul Desmarais, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in South Bend, IN. He is board certified. Dr. Desmarais graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Carolinas Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Desmarais is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desmarais’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desmarais’s office at (574) 204-6440.
Where did Dr. Desmarais go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carolinas Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Desmarais board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Desmarais, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Desmarais speak?
Dr. Desmarais and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Desmarais typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Desmarais 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. Desmarais. 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:
- 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
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Desmarais typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Desmarais 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. Desmarais. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 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)
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. Desmarais accept my insurance?
Dr. Desmarais accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (574) 204-6440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desmarais accept in South Bend, IN?
Dr. Desmarais in South Bend, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CMS
Corporate Services
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Desmarais' office located?
What is Dr. Desmarais's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desmarais's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376642249.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desmarais?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desmarais
What is Dr. Paul Desmarais's specialty?
Dr. Desmarais is a Physiatrist near South Bend, IN.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Paul Desmarais affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desmarais is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorial Hospital - South Bend. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Paul Desmarais accepting new patients in South Bend, IN?
Yes, Dr. Paul Desmarais is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Desmarais offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desmarais's office at (574) 204-6440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Desmarais?
Please contact Dr. Desmarais's office at (574) 204-6440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Desmarais have?
Dr. Paul Desmarais is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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