Dr. Padmaja Yatham, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
,Anesthesiologist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
Miami, FL
25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yatham, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Padmaja Yatham, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Yatham completed her residency at New England Medical Center Tufts University, Boston. She is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and American Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Yatham is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yatham’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yatham’s office at (786) 780-1800.
Where did Dr. Yatham go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Residency: New England Medical Center Tufts University, Boston
Medical School: Guntur Medical College
What languages does Dr. Yatham speak?
Dr. Yatham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Yatham treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yatham 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. Yatham. 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:
- 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 Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Muscle Spasms
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does Dr. Yatham perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yatham 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. Yatham. 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:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 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
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- 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
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 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")
Does Dr. Yatham accept my insurance?
Dr. Yatham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 780-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yatham accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Yatham in Miami, FL 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. Yatham's office located?
Dr. Padmaja Yatham's Primary Practice
7000 SW 97th Ave Ste 214
Miami, FL 33173
(786) 780-1800
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 167 reviews
Office Experience
99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
77% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
99% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Padmaja Yatham an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Yatham has been rated and reviewed by 167 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Yatham, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Professional Member
American Academy of Pain Management
Professional Member
Awards
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What is Dr. Yatham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yatham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699700187.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yatham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yatham
What is Dr. Padmaja Yatham's specialty?
Dr. Yatham is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Miami, FL. 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. Yatham to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Padmaja Yatham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yatham is affiliated with Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Homestead Hospital, North Shore Medical Center - Miami, FL, Memorial Regional Hospital, Jackson North 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 Padmaja Yatham accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Padmaja Yatham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Padmaja Yatham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yatham's office at (786) 780-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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