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Dr. Marina Protopapas, DO
Fairfax, VA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Protopapas, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Marina Protopapas, DO is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Protopapas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Protopapas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Protopapas’s office at (703) 914-8000.
What languages does Dr. Protopapas speak?
Dr. Protopapas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Protopapas typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Protopapas 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. Protopapas. 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
- 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
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Protopapas typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Protopapas 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. Protopapas. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 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
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
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)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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
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
Does Dr. Protopapas accept my insurance?
Dr. Protopapas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 914-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Protopapas accept in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Protopapas in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
American HealthCare Group
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Protopapas' office located?
Dr. Marina Protopapas' Primary Practice
3620 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 101
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 914-8000
What is Dr. Protopapas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Protopapas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760448666.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Protopapas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Protopapas
What is Dr. Marina Protopapas's specialty?
Dr. Protopapas is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Fairfax, VA.
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. Marina Protopapas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Protopapas is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Loudoun 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 Marina Protopapas accepting new patients in Fairfax, VA?
Yes, Dr. Marina Protopapas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marina Protopapas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Protopapas's office at (703) 914-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marina Protopapas?
Please contact Dr. Protopapas's office at (703) 914-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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