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Who is Dr. Diaz, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Roberto Diaz, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Diaz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Diaz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Diaz’s office at (210) 495-7245.
Is Dr. Diaz board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Roberto Diaz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Diaz speak?
Dr. Diaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Diaz typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Diaz 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. Diaz. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Diaz typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Diaz 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. Diaz. 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:
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- 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
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)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
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. Diaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Diaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 495-7245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Diaz accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Diaz in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Diaz's office located?
What is Dr. Diaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Diaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649591595.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Diaz
What is Dr. Roberto Diaz's specialty?
Dr. Diaz is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Roberto Diaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Diaz is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Roberto Diaz accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Roberto Diaz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roberto Diaz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Diaz's office at (210) 495-7245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roberto Diaz?
Please contact Dr. Diaz's office at (210) 495-7245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Roberto Diaz have?
Dr. Roberto Diaz is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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