Dr. Uel Alexis, MD
Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
,Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Anesthesiologist
Staten Island, NY
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alexis, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Uel Alexis, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Alexis graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center and completed his residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. He is a member of the Bronx County Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Texas Medical Association, UTHSCSA Neuroscience Society, New York & New Jersey Societies of Interventional Pain Physicians, North American Neuromodulation Society, New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists, Society for Technology in Anesthesia, Ethiopian Medical Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Ethiopian North American Health Professions Association. Dr. Alexis is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexis’s office at (718) 667-3577.
Where did Dr. Alexis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
Residency: The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center | Johns Hopkins University, MD
Is Dr. Alexis board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Uel Alexis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology since 2014
What languages does Dr. Alexis speak?
Dr. Alexis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does Dr. Alexis treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alexis 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. Alexis. 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:
- Secondhand Smoke Exposure
- Secondhand Smoke
- Passive Smoking
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke Contact
- Involuntary Smoking
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7722: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Alexis perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alexis 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. Alexis. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- 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)
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Pain Management Injection
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
- 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Paravertebral facet injection
- Neck/upper back pain injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
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)
- 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; 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:
- Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
- Cervical Facet Denervation
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
- Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
- Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
- Spine Nerve Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Knee Nerve Pain Injection
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Knee Pain Steroid Injection
- Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
- Knee Nerve Ablation
- Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
- Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
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)
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
- 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
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. Alexis accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 667-3577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexis accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Alexis in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Other Health Care Provider
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alexis' office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 53 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
72% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Uel Alexis an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Alexis has been rated and reviewed by 53 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Alexis, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
Bronx County Medical Society
Professional Member
2015
American Medical Association
Professional Member
2005 - 2009
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Professional Member
2006
Texas Medical Association
Professional Member
2007 - 2008
UTHSCSA Neuroscience Society
Founder - Vice President
2005 - 2006
New York & New Jersey Societies of Interventional Pain Physicians
Professional Member
2013
North American Neuromodulation Society
Professional Member
2013
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
Professional Member
2010
American Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists
Professional Member
2006 - 2007
Society for Technology in Anesthesia
Professional Member
2007 - 2008
Ethiopian Medical Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Professional Member
2006 - 2007
Ethiopian North American Health Professions Association
Professional Member
2006 - 2007
Awards
Best Scientific Presentation
NYNJSIPP Pain Medicine Symposium
Publications
The orphan nuclear hormone receptor ERRbeta controls rod photoreceptor survival
United States National Academy of Sciences, June 2010
Pias3-dependent SUMOylation directs rod photoreceptor development. Neuron
Elsevier Inc., January 2009
Why Anesthesiology. Journal for Minority Medical Students.
Spectrum Unlimited, 2008
What is Dr. Alexis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275765851.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexis
What is Dr. Uel Alexis's specialty?
Dr. Alexis is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Staten Island, NY. 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. Alexis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Uel Alexis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alexis is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North, Mount Sinai Brooklyn 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 Uel Alexis accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Uel Alexis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uel Alexis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alexis's office at (718) 667-3577 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uel Alexis?
Please contact Dr. Alexis's office at (718) 667-3577 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Uel Alexis have?
Dr. Uel Alexis is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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