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Dr. Rachel Roberts, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Roberts, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Rachel Roberts, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Roberts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Roberts’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Roberts’s office at (205) 723-0088.

    What languages does Dr. Roberts speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Roberts typically treat?

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

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome
    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    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:

    • 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
    • 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Roberts typically perform?

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging 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)
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    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)

    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)

    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:

    • 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. Roberts accept my insurance?

    Dr. Roberts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 723-0088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Roberts accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Roberts in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Roberts' office located?

    Dr. Rachel Roberts' Primary Practice

    2700 10th Ave S Ste 444

    Birmingham, AL 35205

    (205) 723-0088

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    Dr. Rachel Roberts' Practice 2

    200 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200

    Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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    Dr. Rachel Roberts' Practice 3

    800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 710

    Birmingham, AL 35205

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

    Dr. Roberts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821438813.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Roberts?

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

    What is Dr. Rachel Roberts's specialty?

    Dr. Roberts is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Birmingham, AL.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Rachel Roberts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Roberts is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham, South Tennessee Regional Health System Sewanee, Uab Hospital, Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital For Specialty Surgery 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

    When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Rachel Roberts accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Rachel Roberts is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rachel Roberts offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Roberts' office at (205) 723-0088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel Roberts?

    Please contact Dr. Roberts' office at (205) 723-0088 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Roberts' office located?

    Dr. Roberts' offices are located in Birmingham, AL and Vestavia Hills, AL.