Dr. Vasilios Kountis, DO
New York, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kountis, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Vasilios Kountis, DO is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kountis graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at University of Minnesota Program. Dr. Kountis is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kountis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kountis’s office at (212) 235-1265.
Where did Dr. Kountis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: RIWO Spine
Residency: University of Minnesota Program
Medical School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Kountis board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vasilios Kountis, DO is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Kountis speak?
Dr. Kountis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kountis typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kountis 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. Kountis. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Disability Evaluation
- Disabilities
- Disability assessment
- Impairment evaluation
- Functional capacity exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0271: Encounter for disability determination
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 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:
- 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kountis typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kountis 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. Kountis. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- 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
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
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)
- 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)
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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet 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)
- 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 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
Does Dr. Kountis accept my insurance?
Dr. Kountis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 235-1265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kountis accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kountis in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Kountis' office located?
Dr. Vasilios Kountis' Primary Practice
1317 3rd Ave Fl 7
New York, NY 10021
(212) 235-1265
What is Dr. Kountis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kountis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437410024.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kountis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kountis
What is Dr. Vasilios Kountis's specialty?
Dr. Kountis is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vasilios Kountis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kountis is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 Vasilios Kountis accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vasilios Kountis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasilios Kountis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kountis's office at (212) 235-1265 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasilios Kountis?
Please contact Dr. Kountis's office at (212) 235-1265 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vasilios Kountis have?
Dr. Vasilios Kountis is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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