Dr. Joseph Oppong, MD
Bowie, MD
17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oppong, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Bowie, MD?
Where did Dr. Oppong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Virginia Health Systems
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center
Is Dr. Oppong board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Oppong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology since 2009
What languages does Dr. Oppong speak?
Dr. Oppong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Oppong typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Oppong 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. Oppong. 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral 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:
- 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
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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Oppong typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Oppong may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Oppong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Oppong accept my insurance?
Dr. Oppong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 776-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oppong accept in Bowie, MD?
Dr. Oppong in Bowie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Oppong's office located?
Dr. Joseph Oppong's Primary Practice
6911 Laurel Bowie Rd Ste 212
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 776-6500
What hospitals are Dr. Oppong affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Oppong has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Member of American SOciety of Regional Anethesiology
Member of American Academy of Pain Medicine
Member of American Society of Anethesiology
What is Dr. Oppong's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oppong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174664007.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oppong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oppong