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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, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johal’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Johal typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Johal typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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)
- 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
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
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)
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
GEICO
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Johal's office located?
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.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Gurbir Johal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Johal is affiliated with Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Saint Peter's University Hospital 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 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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