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Dr. Nikhraj Brar, MD
Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist
,Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
Mission Hills, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brar, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Mission Hills, CA?
Dr. Nikhraj Brar, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Mission Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brar is fluent in English, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brar’s office at (818) 361-0917.
What languages does Dr. Brar speak?
Dr. Brar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Brar typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Brar 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. Brar. 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 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:
- 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:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Brar typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Brar 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. Brar. 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
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
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- 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:
- 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. Brar accept my insurance?
Dr. Brar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 361-0917 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brar accept in Mission Hills, CA?
Dr. Brar in Mission Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
City of Providence (RI)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brar's office located?
Dr. Nikhraj Brar's Primary Practice
11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 261
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 361-0917
What is Dr. Brar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407171036.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brar
What is Dr. Nikhraj Brar's specialty?
Dr. Brar is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Mission Hills, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist do?
A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs.
Is this Dr. Nikhraj Brar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brar is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center 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 Nikhraj Brar accepting new patients in Mission Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nikhraj Brar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nikhraj Brar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brar's office at (818) 361-0917 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nikhraj Brar?
Please contact Dr. Brar's office at (818) 361-0917 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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