Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waghela, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Aurora, IL?
Dr. Nihir Waghela, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Waghela is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waghela’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waghela’s office at (816) 838-7641.
What languages does Dr. Waghela speak?
Dr. Waghela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Waghela treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Waghela 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. Waghela. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Waghela perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Waghela 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. Waghela. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Intercostal Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
- Rib nerve injection
- Chest wall nerve block
- Intercostal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
- 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
Also known as:
- Knee Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Knee Pain Steroid Injection
- Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Waghela accept my insurance?
Dr. Waghela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 838-7641 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waghela accept in Aurora, IL?
Dr. Waghela in Aurora, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Waghela's office located?
What is Dr. Waghela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waghela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750525879.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waghela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waghela
What is Dr. Nihir Waghela's specialty?
Dr. Waghela is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Aurora, IL. 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. Waghela to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nihir Waghela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Waghela is affiliated with Endeavor Health Edward Hospital 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 Nihir Waghela accepting new patients in Aurora, IL?
No, Dr. Nihir Waghela is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nihir Waghela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Waghela's office at (816) 838-7641 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nihir Waghela?
Please contact Dr. Waghela's office at (816) 838-7641 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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