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Dr. John Akhnoukh, MD
North New Hyde Park, NY
Accepting patients
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhnoukh, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in North New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. John Akhnoukh, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in North New Hyde Park, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akhnoukh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhnoukh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhnoukh’s office.
What languages does Dr. Akhnoukh speak?
Dr. Akhnoukh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akhnoukh typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akhnoukh 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. Akhnoukh. 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akhnoukh typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akhnoukh 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. Akhnoukh. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
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)
- 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)
- 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
Also known as:
- Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression
- Endoscopic Discectomy
- Lumbar Foraminotomy
- Herniated Disc Surgery (Endoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 62380: Endoscopic decompression of spinal cord, nerve root(s), including laminotomy, partial facetectomy, foraminotomy, discectomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, 1 interspace, lumbar
Also known as:
- Lumbar Discography Injection
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Discogram
- Lower Back Disc Injection
- Spinal Disc Imaging
- Diagnostic Spine Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62290: Injection procedure for discography, each level; lumbar
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet 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)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Disc Pain Treatment (Single Level)
- IDET procedure
- Intradiscal electrothermal therapy
- Percutaneous annuloplasty
CPT Codes:
- 22526: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; single level
Also known as:
- Additional Level Disc Heating Procedure (P.I.D.E.T.)
- Percutaneous Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty
- Disc Annuloplasty (Additional Level)
- Spinal Disc Heating
CPT Codes:
- 22527: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; 1 or more additional levels (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Akhnoukh accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhnoukh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhnoukh accept in North New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. Akhnoukh in North New Hyde Park, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carlyle Holdings
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEICO
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Medicare
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Akhnoukh's office located?
Dr. John Akhnoukh also offers virtual visits
Dr. John Akhnoukh's Primary Practice
1991 Marcus Ave Ste M217
North New Hyde Park, NY 11042
What is Dr. Akhnoukh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhnoukh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427445253.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhnoukh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhnoukh
What is Dr. John Akhnoukh's specialty?
Dr. Akhnoukh is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near North New Hyde Park, NY.
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. John Akhnoukh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhnoukh is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, South Shore University Hospital 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 John Akhnoukh accepting new patients in North New Hyde Park, NY?
Yes, Dr. John Akhnoukh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Akhnoukh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhnoukh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Akhnoukh?
Please contact Dr. Akhnoukh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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