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Dr. Kevin Emr, MD
Albany, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Emr, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Kevin Emr, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Emr is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Emr’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emr’s office at (518) 489-2663.
What languages does Dr. Emr speak?
Dr. Emr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Emr typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Emr 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. Emr. 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
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical 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:
- Complex regional pain syndrome of left arm
- Complex regional pain syndrome of right arm
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- CRPS left arm
- RSD left upper limb
- Left arm nerve pain
- CRPS right arm
- RSD right upper limb
- Right arm nerve pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G90512: Complex regional pain syndrome I of left upper limb
- G90511: Complex regional pain syndrome I of right upper limb
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Emr typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Emr 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. Emr. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Cervical Sympathetic Block
- Stellate Ganglion Injection
- Nerve Block for Pain
- Sympathetic Nerve Block
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 64510: Injection, anesthetic agent; stellate ganglion (cervical sympathetic)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Emr accept my insurance?
Dr. Emr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 489-2663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emr accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Emr in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Emr's office located?
What is Dr. Emr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Emr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720472152.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Emr
What is Dr. Kevin Emr's specialty?
Dr. Emr is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Albany, NY.
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. Kevin Emr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Emr is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam 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 Kevin Emr accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Emr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Emr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Emr's office at (518) 489-2663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Emr?
Please contact Dr. Emr's office at (518) 489-2663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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