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Dr. Richard Thoma, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
,Anesthesiologist
Hoover, AL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thoma, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Hoover, AL?
Dr. Richard Thoma, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hoover, AL. Dr. Thoma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thoma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thoma’s office at (205) 208-9001.
What languages does Dr. Thoma speak?
Dr. Thoma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thoma typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thoma 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. Thoma. 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:
- 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 Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47892: Other spondylosis, cervical region
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thoma typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thoma 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. Thoma. 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:
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 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:
- 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:
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
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. Thoma accept my insurance?
Dr. Thoma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 208-9001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thoma accept in Hoover, AL?
Dr. Thoma in Hoover, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmWINS Group
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Thoma's office located?
Dr. Richard Thoma's Primary Practice
2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 200
Hoover, AL 35216
(205) 208-9001
What is Dr. Thoma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thoma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437371994.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thoma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thoma
What is Dr. Richard Thoma's specialty?
Dr. Thoma is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Hoover, AL.
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. Richard Thoma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thoma is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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 Richard Thoma accepting new patients in Hoover, AL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Thoma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Thoma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thoma's office at (205) 208-9001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Thoma?
Please contact Dr. Thoma's office at (205) 208-9001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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