Dr. Cristina Lamar, DO
Owensboro, KY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lamar, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Owensboro, KY?
Dr. Cristina Lamar, DO is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Owensboro, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lamar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lamar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lamar’s office at (270) 688-3550.
What languages does Dr. Lamar speak?
Dr. Lamar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lamar typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lamar 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. Lamar. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
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
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lamar typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Lamar may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lamar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lamar accept my insurance?
Dr. Lamar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 688-3550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lamar accept in Owensboro, KY?
Dr. Lamar in Owensboro, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Indiana
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lamar's office located?
Dr. Cristina Lamar's Primary Practice
1000 Breckenridge St Ste 205
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 688-3550
What is Dr. Lamar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lamar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265750475.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lamar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lamar
What is Dr. Cristina Lamar's specialty?
Dr. Lamar is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Owensboro, KY.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches.
Is this Dr. Cristina Lamar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lamar is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green 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 an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cristina Lamar accepting new patients in Owensboro, KY?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Lamar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristina Lamar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lamar's office at (270) 688-3550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristina Lamar?
Please contact Dr. Lamar's office at (270) 688-3550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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