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Dr. Salim Durrani, MD

Houston, TX

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Durrani, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Salim Durrani, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Durrani graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Durrani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durrani’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durrani’s office at (713) 973-7246.

    Where did Dr. Durrani go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Durrani speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Durrani treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Durrani 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. Durrani. 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:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    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:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    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:

    • Class 1 Obesity
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Mild Obesity
    • Moderate Obesity
    • BMI Class 1 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E66811: Obesity, class 1

    What procedures does Dr. Durrani perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Durrani 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. Durrani. 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
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 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
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 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)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • 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

    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

    Does Dr. Durrani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Durrani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 973-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Durrani accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Durrani in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Durrani's office located?

    Dr. Salim Durrani's Primary Practice

    837 Cypress Creek Pkwy Ste 105

    Houston, TX 77090

    (713) 973-7246

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    Dr. Salim Durrani's Practice 2

    25312 Interstate 45 Ste A

    Spring, TX 77386

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    Dr. Salim Durrani's Practice 3

    2950 Cullen Blvd Ste 101

    Pearland, TX 77584

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

    Dr. Durrani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003105065.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durrani?

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

    What is Dr. Salim Durrani's specialty?

    Dr. Durrani is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Houston, TX. 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. Durrani to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Salim Durrani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Durrani is affiliated with Townsen Memorial Hospital - Humble, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 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 Salim Durrani accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Salim Durrani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Salim Durrani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Durrani's office at (713) 973-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Salim Durrani?

    Please contact Dr. Durrani's office at (713) 973-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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