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Dr. James Mcgowan, MD
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcgowan, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. James Mcgowan, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mcgowan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcgowan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcgowan’s office at (434) 654-5575.
Is Dr. Mcgowan board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Mcgowan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Mcgowan speak?
Dr. Mcgowan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mcgowan typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mcgowan 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. Mcgowan. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mcgowan typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mcgowan 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. Mcgowan. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal 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)
- 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
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging 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
- 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:
- 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. Mcgowan accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcgowan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 654-5575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcgowan accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Mcgowan in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mcgowan's office located?
Dr. James Mcgowan's Primary Practice
3263 Proffit Rd Ste 202
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 654-5575
What is Dr. Mcgowan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcgowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922216308.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcgowan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcgowan
What is Dr. James Mcgowan's specialty?
Dr. Mcgowan is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Charlottesville, VA.
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. James Mcgowan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcgowan is affiliated with Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Uva University Hospital 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 James Mcgowan accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. James Mcgowan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Mcgowan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcgowan's office at (434) 654-5575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Mcgowan?
Please contact Dr. Mcgowan's office at (434) 654-5575 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Mcgowan have?
Dr. James Mcgowan is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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