Dr. Luis Telles-Hernandez, MD
Greenbelt, MD
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Telles-Hernandez, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Greenbelt, MD?
Dr. Luis Telles-Hernandez, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Greenbelt, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Telles-Hernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Telles-Hernandez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Telles-Hernandez’s office at (301) 664-2657.
What languages does Dr. Telles-Hernandez speak?
Dr. Telles-Hernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Telles-Hernandez typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Telles-Hernandez 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. Telles-Hernandez. 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:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Telles-Hernandez typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Telles-Hernandez 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. Telles-Hernandez. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
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
- 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
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- 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)
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
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)
Does Dr. Telles-Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Telles-Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 664-2657 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Telles-Hernandez accept in Greenbelt, MD?
Dr. Telles-Hernandez in Greenbelt, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Telles-Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Luis Telles-Hernandez's Primary Practice
9111 Edmonston Rd Ste 206
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 664-2657
What is Dr. Telles-Hernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Telles-Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841431343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Telles-Hernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Telles-Hernandez
What is Dr. Luis Telles-Hernandez's specialty?
Dr. Telles-Hernandez is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Greenbelt, MD.
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. Luis Telles-Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Telles-Hernandez is affiliated with Ummc Midtown Campus, Ascension Saint Agnes 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 Luis Telles-Hernandez accepting new patients in Greenbelt, MD?
Yes, Dr. Luis Telles-Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Telles-Hernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Telles-Hernandez's office at (301) 664-2657 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Telles-Hernandez?
Please contact Dr. Telles-Hernandez's office at (301) 664-2657 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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