Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Weiss, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Howard Weiss, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Rockford, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Weiss completed his residency at Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, General Surgery. Dr. Weiss is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Weiss’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Weiss’s office at (815) 397-8400.
Where did Dr. Weiss go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, General Surgery
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. Weiss board certified in Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Weiss, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Weiss speak?
Dr. Weiss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Weiss treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Weiss 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. Weiss. 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:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
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 Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Sacrum Disc Displacement
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
- Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral region
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Which procedures does Dr. Weiss perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Weiss may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Weiss' office.
Does Dr. Weiss accept my insurance?
Dr. Weiss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 397-8400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Weiss accept in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Weiss in Rockford, 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
CareGuard
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
South Carolina Medical Association
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Weiss' office located?
Dr. Howard Weiss' Primary Practice
1235 N Mulford Rd Ste 222
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 397-8400
What is Dr. Weiss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Weiss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467470989.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Weiss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Weiss
What is Dr. Howard Weiss's specialty?
Dr. Weiss is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Rockford, 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. Weiss to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Weiss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Weiss is affiliated with Fhn Memorial Hospital, Uw Health Swedishamerican 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 Howard Weiss accepting new patients in Rockford, IL?
Yes, Dr. Howard Weiss is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Weiss offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Weiss's office at (815) 397-8400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Weiss?
Please contact Dr. Weiss's office at (815) 397-8400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Weiss have?
Dr. Howard Weiss is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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