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Dr. Mario Flores, DO

Riverside, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Flores, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Mario Flores, DO is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Flores is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Flores’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flores’s office at (951) 683-6370.

    What languages does Dr. Flores speak?

    Dr. Flores and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Flores typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Flores 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. Flores. 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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Flores typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Flores 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. Flores. 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
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management 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)
    • 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    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)

    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:

    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • 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

    CPT Codes:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Flores accept my insurance?

    Dr. Flores accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 683-6370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Flores accept in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Flores in Riverside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Flores' office located?

    Dr. Mario Flores' Primary Practice

    3660 Arlington Ave

    Riverside, CA 92506

    (951) 683-6370

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    Dr. Mario Flores' Practice 2

    21634 Retreat Pkwy

    Temescal Valley, CA 92883

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    What hospitals are Dr. Flores affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Flores has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Corona Regional Medical Center,Corona, CA
    Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital,Loma Linda, CA
    Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center,Riverside, CA

    What is Dr. Flores's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Flores's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184088841.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flores?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Flores

    What is Dr. Mario Flores's specialty?

    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 Dr. Mario Flores affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Flores is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Mario Flores accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mario Flores is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mario Flores offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Flores' office at (951) 683-6370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mario Flores?

    Please contact Dr. Flores' office at (951) 683-6370 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Flores' office located?

    Dr. Flores' offices are located in Riverside, CA and Temescal Valley, CA.