Dr. Ezell Askew, MD
Salinas, CA
Who is Dr. Askew, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Salinas, CA?
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 an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Askew typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Askew typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Askew 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
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)
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
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
- 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:
- 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
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
Alignment Healthcare
AllCare Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Askew's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Askew affiliated with?
Dr. Askew has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Askew's NPI number?A 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