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Who is Dr. Betancourt, Neuromusculoskeletal & OMM Specialist in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD is a Neuromusculoskeletal & OMM Specialist, who primarily practices in Harlingen, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Betancourt graduated from University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Betancourt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Betancourt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Betancourt’s office at (956) 425-3706.
Where did Dr. Betancourt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery | University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Ponce Sch of Med, Ponce Pr | University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
Is Dr. Betancourt board certified as a Neuromusculoskeletal & OMM Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Betancourt speak?
Dr. Betancourt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neuromusculoskeletal & OMM Specialist like Dr. Betancourt typically treat?
As a Neuromusculoskeletal & OMM Specialist, Dr. Betancourt 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. Betancourt. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
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:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Neuromusculoskeletal & OMM Specialist like Dr. Betancourt typically perform?
As a Neuromusculoskeletal & OMM Specialist, Dr. Betancourt 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. Betancourt. 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
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- 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)
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
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Betancourt accept my insurance?
Dr. Betancourt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 425-3706 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Betancourt accept in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Betancourt in Harlingen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Health Services
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Betancourt's office located?
Dr. Alejandro Betancourt's Primary Practice
597 W Sesame Dr Ste D
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-3706