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20 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mccurdy, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Benjamin Mccurdy, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Mccurdy graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Mccurdy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mccurdy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mccurdy’s office at (706) 425-2400.
Where did Dr. Mccurdy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Mccurdy board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Mccurdy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Mccurdy speak?
Dr. Mccurdy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mccurdy typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mccurdy 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. Mccurdy. 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 here.
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral 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 an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mccurdy typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mccurdy 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. Mccurdy. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid 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)
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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)
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:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
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. Mccurdy accept my insurance?
Dr. Mccurdy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 425-2400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mccurdy accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Mccurdy in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Health Plans
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mccurdy's office located?
What is Dr. Mccurdy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mccurdy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225254931.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mccurdy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mccurdy
What is Dr. Benjamin Mccurdy's specialty?
Dr. Mccurdy is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Athens, GA.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Mccurdy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mccurdy is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Northside Hospital Gwinnett, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Piedmont Eastside 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 Benjamin Mccurdy accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Mccurdy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Mccurdy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mccurdy's office at (706) 425-2400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Mccurdy?
Please contact Dr. Mccurdy's office at (706) 425-2400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Mccurdy have?
Dr. Benjamin Mccurdy is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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