Who is Dr. Allen, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in New York, NY?
Dr. Douglas Allen, DO is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified.
Dr. Allen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allen’s office at (212) 245-7900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Allen?
Dr. Douglas Allen, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Allen empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Interventional Pain Management, Pain Management, Pain-Spine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the New York/NY community, Dr. Allen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Allen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Allen board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Allen, DO is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Allen speak?
Dr. Allen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Allen treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:
Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
Pain Relievers
Chronic opioid therapy
Ongoing narcotic pain medication
Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
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:
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Drug level testing
Medication monitoring
Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
Opioid Dependence
Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Prescription Drug Misuse
Opioid addiction
Opioid use disorder
OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
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:
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Allen perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:
Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
TFESI (Lumbar)
Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging 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)
Does Dr. Allen accept my insurance?
Dr. Allen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 245-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Allen accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Allen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Douglas Allen?
Dr. Allen has appointments available at his New York, NY office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Allen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700975240.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Allen
What is Dr. Douglas Allen's specialty?
Dr. Allen is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near New York, NY.
A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs. Contact Dr. Allen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Allen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Allen is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly
Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Douglas Allen accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Allen is accepting new patients at this time.
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