Dr. Paul Ky, DO
Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
Fresno, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ky, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Paul Ky, DO is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. Dr. Ky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ky’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ky’s office at (559) 435-1757.
What languages does Dr. Ky speak?
Dr. Ky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ky treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ky 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. Ky. 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:
- 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 Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
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:
- 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 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
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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Disorder
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Shoulder Nerve Damage
- Arm Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G540: Brachial plexus disorders
What procedures does Dr. Ky perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ky 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. Ky. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Spinal Nerve Block Injection
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- 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)
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Nerve Root Block
- Celiac plexus injection
- Abdominal pain block
- Nerve block for abdominal pain
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)
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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)
- 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
- 64530: Injection, anesthetic agent; celiac plexus, with or without radiologic monitoring
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- 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
- 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)
- 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
- Paravertebral facet injection
- Neck/upper back pain injection
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)
- 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)
- 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)
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Suprascapular Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Suprascapular Nerve Injection
- Pain Relief Injection for Shoulder Nerve
- Shoulder Pain Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64418: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; suprascapular nerve
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
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:
- Knee Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Lumbar or Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve Block
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Knee Pain Steroid Injection
- Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
- Sympathetic Nerve Block (Back)
- Paravertebral Sympathetic Injection
- Lower Back Nerve Block for Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64520: Injection, anesthetic agent; lumbar or thoracic (paravertebral sympathetic)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Decompression
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Percutaneous Laminotomy
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 0275T: Percutaneous laminotomy/laminectomy (interlaminar approach) for decompression of neural elements, (with or without ligamentous resection, discectomy, facetectomy and/or foraminotomy), any method, under indirect image guidance (eg, fluoroscopic, CT), single or multiple levels, unilateral or bilateral; lumbar
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
Also known as:
- Revision or Replacement of Spinal Neurostimulator Electrodes
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Spinal cord stimulator electrode revision
- Neurostimulator lead replacement
- Spinal pain stimulator adjustment
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
CPT Codes:
- 63663: Revision including replacement, when performed, of spinal neurostimulator electrode percutaneous array(s), including fluoroscopy, when performed
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
Also known as:
- Heat Treatment for Back Pain Nerve (Basivertebral Nerve)
- Basivertebral nerve ablation
- Intraosseous nerve destruction
- Radiofrequency ablation for back pain
- Vertebral nerve thermal destruction
CPT Codes:
- 64628: Thermal destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, including all imaging guidance; first 2 vertebral bodies, lumbar or sacral
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator Placement
- Electrode Array Implantation (Peripheral Nerve)
- Nerve Pain Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64555: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)
Also known as:
- Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
- Cervical nerve root block
- Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Spinal Joint Injection
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
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)
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
- Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
- Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device
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:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Stabilization Device Insertion
- Interspinous Device Placement
- Lumbar Decompression and Stabilization
- Spine Spacer Insertion (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 22867: Insertion of interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without fusion, including image guidance when performed, with open decompression, lumbar; single level
Does Dr. Ky accept my insurance?
Dr. Ky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 435-1757 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ky accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Ky in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
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Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
Centene
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 8 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
83% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Paul Ky an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Ky has been rated and reviewed by 8 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Ky, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Dr. Ky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043374028.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ky
What is Dr. Paul Ky's specialty?
Dr. Ky is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Fresno, CA. Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches. Contact Dr. Ky to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Ky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ky is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center 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 Paul Ky accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Ky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Ky offer online booking?
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