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Who is Dr. Aust, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Slidell, LA?
Dr. Tod Aust is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Slidell, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Aust graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Aust is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aust’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aust’s office at (985) 377-1884.
Where did Dr. Aust go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Aust speak?
Dr. Aust and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Aust treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Aust 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. Aust. 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain from Injury
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Post-traumatic chronic pain
- Long-term pain after injury
- Persistent pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8921: Chronic pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47896: Other spondylosis, 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47892: Other spondylosis, cervical region
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
Also known as:
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Left Hip Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
- Left Trochanteric Bursitis
- Inflamed left hip bursa
- Left hip joint inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
- M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
What procedures does Dr. Aust perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Aust 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. Aust. 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 with Imaging
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- 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)
- 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
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging 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:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
- 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:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
- 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:
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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)
Also known as:
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
CPT Codes:
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
Also known as:
- Spinal Nerve Transection
- Spinal Nerve Avulsion
- Extradural Nerve Cut
- Nerve Root Sectioning
CPT Codes:
- 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
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:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Aust accept my insurance?
Dr. Aust accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 377-1884 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aust accept in Slidell, LA?
Dr. Aust in Slidell, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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State of Delaware
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Where is Dr. Aust's office located?
Dr. Tod Aust's Primary Practice
1375 Corporate Square Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 377-1884
What is Dr. Aust's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aust's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609191212.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aust?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aust
What is Dr. Tod Aust's specialty?
Dr. Aust is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Slidell, LA. 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. Aust to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tod Aust affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aust is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, Thibodaux Regional Health System, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, St. Tammany Parish Hospital 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 Tod Aust accepting new patients in Slidell, LA?
Yes, Dr. Tod Aust is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tod Aust offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aust's office at (985) 377-1884 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tod Aust?
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