Dr. Taruna Waghray-Penmetcha, MD
Chicago, IL
Who is Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL?
What languages does Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha speak?
Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha 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. Waghray-Penmetcha. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha 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. Waghray-Penmetcha. 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:
- 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:
- 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. Waghray-Penmetcha accept my insurance?
Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 864-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha's office located?
Dr. Taruna Waghray-Penmetcha's Primary Practice
1901 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 864-0200
What hospitals are Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha affiliated with?
Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760501308.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waghray-Penmetcha