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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Veal, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Christopher Veal, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Puyallup, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Veal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Veal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Veal’s office at (253) 426-4101.
What languages does Dr. Veal speak?
Dr. Veal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Veal typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Veal 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. Veal. 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Veal typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Veal 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. Veal. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
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)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Does Dr. Veal accept my insurance?
Dr. Veal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 426-4101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Veal accept in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Veal in Puyallup, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
First Administrators
Medicare
Pool Administrators
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Veal's office located?
Dr. Christopher Veal's Primary Practice
1519 3rd St SE Ste 101
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 426-4101
What is Dr. Veal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Veal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235371329.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Veal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Veal
What is Dr. Christopher Veal's specialty?
Dr. Veal is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Puyallup, WA.
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. Christopher Veal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Veal is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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 Christopher Veal accepting new patients in Puyallup, WA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Veal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Veal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Veal's office at (253) 426-4101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Veal?
Please contact Dr. Veal's office at (253) 426-4101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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