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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lou, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Dianne Lou, MD, PHD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lou is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lou’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lou’s office at (210) 614-6432.
What languages does Dr. Lou speak?
Dr. Lou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lou typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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
- 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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 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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lou typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- 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)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 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:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Lou accept my insurance?
Dr. Lou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 614-6432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lou accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Lou in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lou's office located?
Dr. Dianne Lou's Primary Practice
9150 Huebner Rd Ste 290
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 614-6432
What is Dr. Lou's NPI number?An 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 1104270065.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lou
What is Dr. Dianne Lou's specialty?
Dr. Lou is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Dianne Lou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lou is affiliated with South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels, Dhr Health 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 Dianne Lou accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Dianne Lou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dianne Lou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lou's office at (210) 614-6432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dianne Lou?
Please contact Dr. Lou's office at (210) 614-6432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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