Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nussbaum, Specialist in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Where did Dr. Nussbaum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Orthopedic Surgery; Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, General Surgery | Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College
Is Dr. Nussbaum board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Nussbaum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Nussbaum speak?
Dr. Nussbaum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Armenian
- English
- Persian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Nussbaum typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Nussbaum 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. Nussbaum. 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
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, 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:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Nussbaum typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Nussbaum 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. Nussbaum. 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Nerve Block Injection for Pain
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Epidural Neurolysis
- Lumbar Nerve Block
- Sacral Nerve Injection
- Chemical Neurolysis
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 62282: Injection/infusion of neurolytic substance (eg, alcohol, phenol, iced saline solutions), with or without other therapeutic substance; epidural, lumbar, sacral (caudal)
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
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Does Dr. Nussbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Nussbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 905-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nussbaum accept in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Nussbaum in Sherman Oaks, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nussbaum's office located?
Dr. Richard Nussbaum's Primary Practice
4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 615
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 905-2222
What hospitals are Dr. Nussbaum affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nussbaum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
What is Dr. Nussbaum's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nussbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972528297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nussbaum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nussbaum