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Dr. Carlyle Hamsher, MD
San Francisco, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hamsher, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Carlyle Hamsher, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Hamsher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamsher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamsher’s office at (415) 206-7325.
What languages does Dr. Hamsher speak?
Dr. Hamsher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hamsher typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hamsher 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. Hamsher. 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:
- 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:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hamsher typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hamsher 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. Hamsher. 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:
- 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:
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 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)
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:
- 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 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. Hamsher accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamsher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 206-7325 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamsher accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Hamsher in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
Not Specified
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Where is Dr. Hamsher's office located?
Dr. Carlyle Hamsher's Primary Practice
1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 5 Rm 3C-38
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 206-7325
What is Dr. Hamsher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamsher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619268893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamsher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamsher
What is Dr. Carlyle Hamsher's specialty?
Dr. Hamsher is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, CA.
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. Carlyle Hamsher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hamsher is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Carlyle Hamsher accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carlyle Hamsher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlyle Hamsher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamsher's office at (415) 206-7325 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlyle Hamsher?
Please contact Dr. Hamsher's office at (415) 206-7325 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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