Who is Dr. Kramer, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Sten Kramer, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Kramer graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Nat'L Rehab Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine.
Dr. Kramer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kramer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kramer’s office at (949) 720-1944.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kramer?
Dr. Sten Kramer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist 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. Kramer empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Knee & Shoulder Pain, Pain Management, Pain-Interventional Techniques, Spinal Rehabilitation, Sports Injuries, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Newport Beach/CA community, Dr. Kramer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kramer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nat'L Rehab Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Georgetown University Hospital | National Rehabilitation Hospital/Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Kramer board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sten Kramer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Kramer speak?
Dr. Kramer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kramer treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kramer 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. Kramer. 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:
Back Muscle Spasm
Neuromuscular Disorder
Back Muscle Cramp
Spasms in Back
Lower Back Spasm
ICD-10 Codes:
M62830: Muscle spasm of back
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:
Back Pain
Backache
Dorsalgia
Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
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
M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
Right Shoulder Pain
Pain
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Sore Right Shoulder
Right Shoulder Ache
Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
Neck Pain
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Cervical Pain
Sore Neck
Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does Dr. Kramer perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kramer 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. Kramer. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
Epidural Steroid Injection
Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
TFESI (Lumbar)
Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
Sacral Facet Joint Injection
Paravertebral Facet Injection
Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
Cervical Epidural Injection
Thoracic Epidural Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Pain Relief Spinal Injection
Caudal Epidural Injection
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
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)
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:
Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
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
Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
Sacral Facet Nerve Block
Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
CPT Codes:
64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (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
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)
Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
Facet joint block
Zygapophyseal joint injection
Lower back facet injection
Sacral facet injection
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
Lumbar Facet Denervation
Paravertebral facet injection
Neck/upper back pain injection
CPT Codes:
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)
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)
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 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:
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:
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)
Also known as:
Lumbar or Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve Block
Greater Occipital Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block (Back)
Paravertebral Sympathetic Injection
Lower Back Nerve Block for Pain
Occipital Nerve Injection
Headache Nerve Block
Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
64520: Injection, anesthetic agent; lumbar or thoracic (paravertebral sympathetic)
63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal
Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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. Kramer accept my insurance?
Dr. Kramer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 720-1944 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kramer accept in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Kramer in Newport Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Kramer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kramer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780783712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kramer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kramer
What is Dr. Sten Kramer's specialty?
Dr. Kramer is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Newport Beach, CA.
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. Kramer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sten Kramer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kramer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
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,
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Is Sten Kramer accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sten Kramer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sten Kramer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kramer's office at (949) 720-1944 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sten Kramer?
Please contact Dr. Kramer's office at (949) 720-1944 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sten Kramer have?
Dr. Sten Kramer is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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