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Who is Dr. Gurba, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Katharine Gurba, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gurba is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gurba’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gurba’s office at (314) 362-1185.
What languages does Dr. Gurba speak?
Dr. Gurba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gurba typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gurba 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. Gurba. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural 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
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gurba typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gurba 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. Gurba. 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
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 with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 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)
Does Dr. Gurba accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-1185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gurba accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Gurba in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gurba's office located?
What is Dr. Gurba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gurba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174938369.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gurba
What is Dr. Katharine Gurba's specialty?
Dr. Gurba is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO.
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 this Dr. Katharine Gurba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gurba is affiliated with Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles 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
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Is Katharine Gurba accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Katharine Gurba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katharine Gurba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gurba's office at (314) 362-1185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katharine Gurba?
Please contact Dr. Gurba's office at (314) 362-1185 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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