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Who is Dr. Fanaee, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in West Islip, NY?
Dr. Eric Fanaee, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Islip, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Fanaee completed his residency at University of Chicago. He is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Fanaee is fluent in English and Hindi, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fanaee’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fanaee’s office at (631) 422-5371.
Where did Dr. Fanaee go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: NYU Langone Medical Center
Residency: University of Chicago
Medical School: University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana, Il) | University of Illiniois College of Medicine,Chicago,Il
Is Dr. Fanaee board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Fanaee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology since 2014
What languages does Dr. Fanaee speak?
Dr. Fanaee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Fanaee treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fanaee 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. Fanaee. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical 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:
- Mid-Neck Disc Displacement
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Mid-Neck
- Herniated Disc in Mid-Neck
- Mid-Cervical Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50220: Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
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:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does Dr. Fanaee perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fanaee 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. Fanaee. 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
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
- Paravertebral facet injection
- Neck/upper back pain 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)
- 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)
- 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (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:
- 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:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
- Heat Treatment for Back Pain Nerve (Basivertebral Nerve)
- Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
- Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
- Spine Nerve Ablation
- Basivertebral nerve ablation
- Intraosseous nerve destruction
- Radiofrequency ablation for back pain
- Vertebral nerve thermal destruction
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 64628: Thermal destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, including all imaging guidance; first 2 vertebral bodies, lumbar or sacral
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 or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
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)
- 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
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
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. Fanaee accept my insurance?
Dr. Fanaee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 422-5371 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fanaee accept in West Islip, NY?
Dr. Fanaee in West Islip, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fanaee's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 41 reviews
Office Experience
97% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
81% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Eric Fanaee an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Fanaee has been rated and reviewed by 41 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Fanaee, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Lifetime Member
2017
What is Dr. Fanaee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fanaee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184945305.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fanaee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fanaee
What is Dr. Eric Fanaee's specialty?
Dr. Fanaee is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near West Islip, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Fanaee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Fanaee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fanaee is affiliated with Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, NY 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
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Is Eric Fanaee accepting new patients in West Islip, NY?
No, Dr. Eric Fanaee is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Fanaee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fanaee's office at (631) 422-5371 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Fanaee?
Please contact Dr. Fanaee's office at (631) 422-5371 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Fanaee have?
Dr. Eric Fanaee is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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