Who is Dr. Ragukonis, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Paramus, NJ?
Dr. Thomas Ragukonis, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Paramus, NJ with 2 additional practice locations.
Dr. Ragukonis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ragukonis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ragukonis’s office at (201) 634-9000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ragukonis?
Dr. Thomas Ragukonis, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ragukonis empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Pain Management, Pain-Interventional Techniques, Pain-Low Back, Pain-Neck, Pain-Neuropathic, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Telemedicine, and comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Paramus, NJ community, Dr. Ragukonis is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Ragukonis speak?
Dr. Ragukonis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ragukonis typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ragukonis 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. Ragukonis. 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:
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
Neck Pain
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Cervical Pain
Sore Neck
Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
Chronic medication use
Ongoing drug treatment
Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ragukonis typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ragukonis 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. Ragukonis. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Epidural Steroid Injection
Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
TFESI (Lumbar)
Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
Cervical Epidural Injection
Thoracic Epidural Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Pain Relief Spinal Injection
Caudal Epidural Injection
Pain Management Injection
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
62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
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)
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 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:
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:
Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Ragukonis accept my insurance?
Dr. Ragukonis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 634-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ragukonis accept in Paramus, NJ?
Dr. Ragukonis in Paramus, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Ragukonis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ragukonis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992744312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ragukonis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ragukonis
What is Dr. Thomas Ragukonis's specialty?
Dr. Ragukonis is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Paramus, NJ.
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. Thomas Ragukonis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ragukonis is affiliated with Hudson Regional Hospital 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 Thomas Ragukonis accepting new patients in Paramus, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Ragukonis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Ragukonis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ragukonis's office at (201) 634-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Ragukonis?
Please contact Dr. Ragukonis's office at (201) 634-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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