Dr. Jesse Lou, MD
Germantown, MD
Who is Dr. Lou, Physiatrist in Germantown, MD?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lou?
Dr. Jesse Lou, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lou empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Functional Medicine, Hip Joint Pain, Knee Pain, Minimally Invasive Procedures for Acute and Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Pain Management, Pain-Back, Head & Neck, Pain-Pelvic, Pain-Shoulder, Pain-Spine, Radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Ultrasound Guided Procedures, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Germantown, MD community, Dr. Lou is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Lou speak?
Dr. Lou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Mandarin
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Lou typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Lou 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. Lou. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Lou typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Lou 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. Lou. 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:
- 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 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)
Does Dr. Lou accept my insurance?
Dr. Lou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 527-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lou accept in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Lou in Germantown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Government Employees Health Association
Medicare
MedStar Health
Mutual of Omaha
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lou's office located?
Dr. Jesse Lou's Primary Practice
19851 Observation Dr Ste 360
Germantown, MD 20876
(855) 527-7246
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jesse Lou?
Dr. Lou has appointments available at his Germantown, MD office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Lou's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134788953.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lou