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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pianka, Physiatrist in Albany, NY?
Dr. John Pianka, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pianka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pianka’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pianka’s office at (518) 262-5735.
What languages does Dr. Pianka speak?
Dr. Pianka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pianka treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Pianka 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. Pianka. 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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Spasms
- Muscle Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
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:
- 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:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Spastic Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- Stiff paralysis on one side
- Spastic one-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis with spasticity
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
What procedures does Dr. Pianka perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Pianka 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. Pianka. 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:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
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)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Pianka accept my insurance?
Dr. Pianka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5735 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pianka accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Pianka in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CDPHP
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pianka's office located?
What is Dr. Pianka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pianka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902367774.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pianka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pianka
What is Dr. John Pianka's specialty?
Dr. Pianka is a Physiatrist near Albany, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Pianka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Pianka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pianka is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Glens Falls 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 John Pianka accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. John Pianka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Pianka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pianka's office at (518) 262-5735 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Pianka?
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