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Dr. Gurbir Johal, MD

Carteret, NJ

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    Who is Dr. Johal, Anesthesiologist in Carteret, NJ?

    Dr. Gurbir Johal, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Carteret, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Johal is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johal’s office at (732) 887-2004.

    What languages does Dr. Johal speak?

    Dr. Johal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    What conditions does Dr. Johal treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Johal 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. Johal. 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
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Ligament Sprain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Cervical Spine Sprain
    • Strained Neck Ligament
    • Whiplash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S134XXD: Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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

    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 Disc Displacement
    • Lower Back and Sacrum Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
    • Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Bulging Disc in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5021: Other cervical disc displacement, high cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Ligament Sprain
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Lumbar Sprain
    • Back Ligament Injury
    • Twisted Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S335XXD: Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Spine Sprain
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Mid-back strain
    • Thoracic back sprain
    • Spinal ligament injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S233XXD: Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder and Upper Arm Strain
    • Left Shoulder and Upper Arm Strain
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled right arm muscle
    • Right shoulder muscle strain
    • Right upper arm tendon strain
    • Pulled left arm muscle
    • Left shoulder muscle strain
    • Left upper arm tendon strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S46911D: Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
    • S46912D: Strain of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Panniculitis in Sacral Region
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Sacral Panniculitis
    • Inflammation of Fat Under Skin
    • Connective Tissue Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5408: Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back, sacral and sacrococcygeal region

    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 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Leg Muscle Strain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Calf Muscle Strain
    • Shin Muscle Strain
    • Pulled Muscle in Lower Leg
    • Lower Leg Tendon Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S86911D: Strain of unspecified muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, right leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Bruise
    • Bruises
    • Ankle Contusion
    • Black and Blue Ankle
    • Bruised Ankle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S9001XD: Contusion of right ankle, subsequent encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Johal perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Johal 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. Johal. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • 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)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 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 Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Neck/upper back pain 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)
    • 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)
    • 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 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:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Decompression (Needle-Based)
    • Percutaneous disc decompression
    • Nucleus pulposus removal
    • Lumbar discography with decompression
    • Minimally invasive disc surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 62287: Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, any method utilizing needle based technique to remove disc material under fluoroscopic imaging or other form of indirect visualization, with discography and/or epidural injection(s) at the treated level(s), when performed, single or multiple levels, 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

    Does Dr. Johal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Johal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 887-2004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Johal accept in Carteret, NJ?

    Dr. Johal in Carteret, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Geico

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Kemper Insurance Companies

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Johal's office located?

    Dr. Gurbir Johal's Primary Practice

    125 Washington Ave

    Carteret, NJ 07008

    (732) 887-2004

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    Dr. Gurbir Johal's Practice 2

    1813 Oak Tree Rd

    Edison, NJ 08820

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    What is Dr. Johal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Johal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578826723.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Johal?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Johal

    What is Dr. Gurbir Johal's specialty?

    Dr. Johal is a Anesthesiologist near Carteret, NJ. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Johal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gurbir Johal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Johal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Gurbir Johal accepting new patients in Carteret, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Gurbir Johal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gurbir Johal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Johal's office at (732) 887-2004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gurbir Johal?

    Please contact Dr. Johal's office at (732) 887-2004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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