22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smuck, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Matthew Smuck, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Smuck graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Oakwood Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Smuck is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smuck’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smuck’s office at (248) 424-8350.
Where did Dr. Smuck go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Fellow, Stanford University Interventional Spine Medicine | Stanford University Hospital - Interventional Spine CA
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Oakwood Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Stanford University Medical Center
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Smuck board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Smuck, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 2002, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 2003
What languages does Dr. Smuck speak?
Dr. Smuck and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Smuck treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Smuck 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. Smuck. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Left Lumbago and Sciatica
- Left Back and Leg Pain
- Left Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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 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:
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
- Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
- Right Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side
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
What procedures does Dr. Smuck perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Smuck 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. Smuck. 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
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 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
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Spinal Nerve Block Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Nerve Root Block
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)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
- 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
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:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Nerve Burning for Back Pain (Additional Vertebra)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
- Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
- Lumbar Nerve Destruction
- Sacral Nerve Destruction
- Spinal Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
- 64629: Thermal destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, including all imaging guidance; each additional vertebral body, lumbar or sacral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Heat Treatment for Back Pain Nerve (Basivertebral Nerve)
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
- Basivertebral nerve ablation
- Intraosseous nerve destruction
- Radiofrequency ablation for back pain
- Vertebral nerve thermal destruction
- Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
- Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
- Spine Nerve Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 64628: Thermal destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, including all imaging guidance; first 2 vertebral bodies, lumbar or sacral
- 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
- Cervical Facet Denervation
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Lumbar Discography Injection
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Discogram
- Lower Back Disc Injection
- Spinal Disc Imaging
- Diagnostic Spine Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62290: Injection procedure for discography, each level; lumbar
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
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Smuck accept my insurance?
Dr. Smuck accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 424-8350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smuck accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Smuck in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Smuck's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
Medtronic Best Poster Award
Best Resident Research Presentation, Stanford University PM&R Residen
Faculty Mentor
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Best Musculoskeletal Research Award
Stanford University, PM&R residency program
Jose C. Montero MD Teaching Award
Visiting Professor, El Maadi Military Hospital Complex, Cairo, Egypt
US Bone and Joint Decade
Young Investigator Award
Faculty Mentor, 1st Place Theodore M. Cole Resident Research Award,
University of Michigan -- 200
Indiana University School of Medicine
Most Outstanding Biomedical Research Paper
Outstanding Paper Award: Medical and Interventional Science, The Spin
Instructor, International Spine Intervention Society
Best Papers, North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting
Best Pain and Spine Abstracts, American Academy of Physical Medicine
International Spine Intervention Society
Best Clinical Research Award
International Spine Intervention Society
Best Basic Science Research Award
Instructor, National and International spine injection training works
Publications
Assessment and magement of back pain.
JAMA interl medicine, 2014
Does physical activity influence the relationship between low back pain and obesity?
SPINE JOURL, 2014
Vasovagal Rates in Flouroscopically Guided Interventiol Procedures
PAIN MEDICINE, 2013
Duration of fluoroscopic-guided spine interventions
PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 2013
Cervical Foramil Versus Interlamir Epidurals: Risks, Benefits, and Altertives.
Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep. 2013 June;1(2), 2013
Correlation of Paraspil Atrophy and Denervation
PM&R, 2013
Commentary: More or less satisfied?
SPINE JOURL, 2012
Functiol assessment of the acute local
SPINE JOURL, 2012
Success of Initial and Repeated Medial Branch Neurotomy for Zygapophysial Joint Pain
PM&R, 2012
Preseason Training for Golfers with Low Back Pain
SpineLine, 2012
Sacral Stress Fractures in Athletes
SpineLine May/June, 2012
Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Spine 4
American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons, 2012
Evaluation of the Athlete With Buttock Pain
CURRENT SPORTS MEDICINE REPORTS, 2012
Commentary: One small step
SPINE JOURL, 2011
Idvertent Injection of a Cervical Radicular Artery Using an Atraumatic Pencil-Point Needle
SPINE, 2011
Vascular causes of radiculopathy: a literature review
SPINE JOURL, 2011
Diagnostic Imaging of Painful Lumbar Facet Joints
Ispine: Evidence-Based Interventiol Spine Care. Demos, 2011
Utility of the anesthetic test dose to avoid cat
SPINE JOURL, 2010
Basic Appearance of Ultrasound Structures and Pitfalls
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2010
Considering value
SPINE JOURL, 2010
Influence of needle type on the incidence of intrav
SPINE JOURL, 2010
Plasma disc decompression compared with fluoroscopy
JOURL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 2010
Adhesive Capsulitis: A New Magement Protocol to Improve Passive Range of Motion
PM&R, 2009
Incidence of simultaneous epidural
Spine, 2009
Evidence-Based Conviction
PM&R, 2009
Blind Man's Bluff
SPINE JOURL, 2009
Re: Manchikanti L, Singh V
SPINE, 2009
Considering Industry-Sponsored Research
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 2009
The use of epidural corticosteroids for cervical radiculopathy
PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 2009
Cervical Injections: Is the Risk Worth the Benefit?
SpineLine, 2009
Tissue injury and healing
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation: A Sport-Specific Approach, 2009
Mountain Biking Injuries
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation: A Sport-Specific Approach, 2009
Interpretation of Contrast Dispersal Patterns by Experienced and Inexperienced Interventiolists
PM&R, 2009
Intravascular Injection of Contrast During Lumbar Discography: A Previously Unreported Complication
PAIN MEDICINE, 2008
Nociception before and after exercise in rats bred for high and low aerobic capacity
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS, 2008
Accuracy of intermittent fluoroscopy to detect intrav
SPINE, 2008
Literature Review: New From the Jourls
SpineLine, 2008
Sacroiliac joint pain in athletes: A biomechanical treatment approach
SpineLine, 2008
An unusual cause of S1 radicular pain presenting as early phantom pain in a transfemoral amputee
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 2008
Re: Scanlon GC, Moeller-Bertram T
Spine, 2007
Author reply to Letter to the editor by Manchikanti
SPINE JOURL, 2007
Irreversible spil nerve injury from dorsal ramus radiofrequency neurotomy: A case report
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 2007
Epidural fibrosis following percutaneous disc decompression with coblation technology.
Pain physician, 2007
Radiculopathy from herniation of the nucleus pulposus: 2. The role of corticosteroids
J. Back Musculoskeletal Rehabil, 2007
Incidence of simultaneous epidural
SPINE JOURL, 2007
Radiculopathy from herniation of the nucleus pulposus: 1. Epidemiology, pathophysiology
J. Back Musculoskeletal Rehabil, 2007
Therapies for subacute back pain: A glossary approach, Section III Surgery and Injection treatments
Back Pain: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician., 2005
Sacroiliac joint pain syndrome in active patients: A look behind the pain
Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2002
Tissue injury and healing, outcomes with the sports medicine approach.
Practical Guide to Musculoskeletal Disorders: Diagnosis & Rehabilitati, 2002
What is Dr. Smuck's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smuck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023190923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smuck?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smuck
What is Dr. Matthew Smuck's specialty?
Dr. Smuck is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Stanford, CA. 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. Smuck to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Smuck affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smuck is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, MarinHealth 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 Matthew Smuck accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Smuck is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Smuck offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smuck's office at (248) 424-8350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Smuck?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Smuck have?
Dr. Matthew Smuck is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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