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Who is Dr. Metzler, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Palos Hills, IL?
Dr. Robert Metzler, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Palos Hills, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Metzler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metzler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metzler’s office at (708) 237-7200.
What languages does Dr. Metzler speak?
Dr. Metzler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Metzler treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Metzler 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. Metzler. 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:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
- Spinal Disc Deterioration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51379: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
What procedures does Dr. Metzler perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Metzler 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. Metzler. 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
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- 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)
- 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)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
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)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Metzler accept my insurance?
Dr. Metzler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 237-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metzler accept in Palos Hills, IL?
Dr. Metzler in Palos Hills, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Metzler's office located?
Dr. Robert Metzler's Primary Practice
10330 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 237-7200
What is Dr. Metzler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metzler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457747479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metzler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metzler
What is Dr. Robert Metzler's specialty?
Dr. Metzler is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Palos Hills, IL. A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs. Contact Dr. Metzler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Metzler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metzler is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary 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 Robert Metzler accepting new patients in Palos Hills, IL?
Yes, Dr. Robert Metzler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Metzler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metzler's office at (708) 237-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Metzler?
Please contact Dr. Metzler's office at (708) 237-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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