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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rubens, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Newton, MA?
Dr. Andrew Rubens, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Newton, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rubens is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rubens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rubens’s office at (617) 667-5048.
What languages does Dr. Rubens speak?
Dr. Rubens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rubens typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rubens 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. Rubens. 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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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 - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rubens typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rubens 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. Rubens. 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:
- 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management 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)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Rubens accept my insurance?
Dr. Rubens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-5048 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rubens accept in Newton, MA?
Dr. Rubens in Newton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Rubens' office located?
What is Dr. Rubens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rubens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528326717.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rubens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rubens
What is Dr. Andrew Rubens's specialty?
Dr. Rubens is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Newton, MA.
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. Andrew Rubens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rubens is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Brigham And Women's 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrew Rubens accepting new patients in Newton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Rubens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Rubens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rubens's office at (617) 667-5048 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Rubens?
Please contact Dr. Rubens's office at (617) 667-5048 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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