Who is Dr. Sood, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Kunal Sood, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Germantown, MD with 2 additional practice locations.
Dr. Sood is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sood’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sood’s office at (301) 528-2810.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sood?
Dr. Kunal Sood, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sood empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Interventional Pain Management, Pain-Chronic, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Germantown/MD community, Dr. Sood is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Sood speak?
Dr. Sood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Sood treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sood 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. Sood. 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.
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:
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:
Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
Muscle Pain
Muscle Disorder
Myalgia
Muscle Ache
Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
M7918: Myalgia, other site
What procedures does Dr. Sood perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sood 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. Sood. 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.
Also known as:
Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
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)
Caudal Epidural Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Pain Management Injection
Cervical Epidural Injection
Thoracic Epidural Injection
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
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)
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 Epidural Injection (Guided)
Multiple Trigger Point Injections
Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
Trigger Point Release Injections
Muscle Pain Injections
Myofascial Pain Injections
Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
Cervical Facet Injection
Thoracic Facet Injection
Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
SI joint injection
Sacroiliac steroid injection
Image-guided SI joint injection
Sacroiliac joint block
Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
Sacral Facet Nerve Block
Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
CPT Codes:
64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
Facet joint block
Zygapophyseal joint injection
Lower back facet injection
Sacral facet injection
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
Lumbar Facet Denervation
Paravertebral facet injection
Neck/upper back pain 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)
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)
64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (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:
Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
Cervical Facet Injection
Thoracic Facet Injection
Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
Spine Nerve Ablation
CPT Codes:
64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
Cervical Facet Denervation
Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint
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:
Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Suprascapular Nerve Block
Knee Nerve Ablation
Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain
Nerve injection
Pain relief injection
Steroid injection for nerve pain
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Suprascapular Nerve Injection
Pain Relief Injection for Shoulder Nerve
Shoulder Pain Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed
64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
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:
Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
Chemodenervation for Migraine
Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
Facial Nerve Block
Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
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:
Trigger Point Injection
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Muscle Pain Injection
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Trigger Point Release Injection
Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
Wrist pain injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Also known as:
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Decompression
Kyphoplasty for Lumbar Spine Fracture
Percutaneous Laminotomy
Lumbar Laminectomy
Spinal Decompression Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Vertebral Augmentation (Lumbar)
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (Lower Back)
Spine Fracture Repair (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
0275T: Percutaneous laminotomy/laminectomy (interlaminar approach) for decompression of neural elements, (with or without ligamentous resection, discectomy, facetectomy and/or foraminotomy), any method, under indirect image guidance (eg, fluoroscopic, CT), single or multiple levels, unilateral or bilateral; lumbar
22514: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbar
Also known as:
Kyphoplasty for Additional Vertebra
Vertebral Augmentation (Extra Level)
Spine Fracture Repair (Additional)
Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation
CPT Codes:
22515: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; each additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral body (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
22513: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; thoracic
Does Dr. Sood accept my insurance?
Dr. Sood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 528-2810 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sood accept in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Sood in Germantown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Sood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467795211.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sood
What is Dr. Kunal Sood's specialty?
Dr. Sood is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Germantown, MD.
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. Contact Dr. Sood to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kunal Sood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sood is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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,
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Is Kunal Sood accepting new patients in Germantown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Kunal Sood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kunal Sood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sood's office at (301) 528-2810 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kunal Sood?
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