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Dr. Ezell Askew, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
,Diagnostic Radiologist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
Salinas, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Askew, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Salinas, CA?
Dr. Ezell Askew, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Salinas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Askew is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Askew’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Askew’s office at (209) 603-9217.
Where did Dr. Askew go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda
What languages does Dr. Askew speak?
Dr. Askew and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Askew treat?
As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Askew 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. Askew. 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:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Spondylolysis of the Sacrum and Tailbone
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Sacral Pars Defect
- Tailbone Spondylolysis
- Sacrococcygeal Stress Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4308: Spondylolysis, sacral and sacrococcygeal 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
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:
- Tailbone and Pelvis Movement Problems
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Sacral Segmental Dysfunction
- Pelvic Somatic Dysfunction
- Sacral Biomechanical Issues
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9904: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of sacral region
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Left Hip Bursitis
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Left Trochanteric Bursitis
- Inflamed left hip bursa
- Left hip joint inflammation
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
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
Which procedures does Dr. Askew perform as a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ezell Askew may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Askew's office.
Does Dr. Askew accept my insurance?
Dr. Askew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 603-9217 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Askew accept in Salinas, CA?
Dr. Askew in Salinas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Askew's office located?
What is Dr. Askew's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Askew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699760769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Askew?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Askew
What is Dr. Ezell Askew's specialty?
Dr. Askew is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Salinas, 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. Askew to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ezell Askew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Askew is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Joseph's 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
Where can I learn more about Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
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Is Ezell Askew accepting new patients in Salinas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ezell Askew is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ezell Askew offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Askew's office at (209) 603-9217 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ezell Askew?
Please contact Dr. Askew's office at (209) 603-9217 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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