Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Craig, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Where did Dr. Craig go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Craig board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. James Craig is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Craig speak?
Dr. Craig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Craig typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Craig 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. Craig. 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 Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Leg Pain
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Sciatica-like Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51361: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with lower extremity pain only
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Craig typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Craig 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. Craig. 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
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
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)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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. Craig accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Craig accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Craig in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Craig's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Craig affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Craig has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Craig's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Craig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023235207.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Craig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Craig