28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parris, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ronald Parris, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Parris completed his residency at Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Anesthesiology; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Parris is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parris’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parris’s office at (713) 621-3900.
Where did Dr. Parris go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Anesthesiology; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Parris board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Parris, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Parris speak?
Dr. Parris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Parris typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Parris 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. Parris. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
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:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Parris typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Parris 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. Parris. 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:
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- 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)
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
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 Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
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)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Parris accept my insurance?
Dr. Parris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 621-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parris accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Parris in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Parris' office located?
Dr. Ronald Parris' Primary Practice
3100 Timmons Ln Ste 330
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 621-3900
What is Dr. Parris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043303886.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parris?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parris
What is Dr. Ronald Parris's specialty?
Dr. Parris is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
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. Ronald Parris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parris is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine - University Of Chicago Medical Center 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
When to see an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ronald Parris accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Parris is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Parris offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parris's office at (713) 621-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Parris?
Please contact Dr. Parris's office at (713) 621-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Parris have?
Dr. Ronald Parris is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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