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Dr. Joseph Crookshank, MD

Lake Charles, LA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Crookshank, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Joseph Crookshank, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Crookshank is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crookshank’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crookshank’s office at (337) 721-7236.

    What languages does Dr. Crookshank speak?

    Dr. Crookshank and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Crookshank treat?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Crookshank 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. Crookshank. 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:

    • Neck and Upper Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck and Upper Back
    • Cervicothoracic Radiculopathy
    • Spinal Nerve Compression
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5413: Radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47892: Other spondylosis, cervical 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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Crookshank perform?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Crookshank 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. Crookshank. 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
    • 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)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block Injection
    • Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block
    • Intercostal Nerve Block
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • 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
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Nerve Root Block
    • Cervical Sympathetic Block
    • Stellate Ganglion Injection
    • Nerve Block for Pain
    • Sympathetic Nerve Block
    • Rib nerve injection
    • Chest wall nerve block
    • Intercostal pain 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)
    • 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
    • 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
    • 64510: Injection, anesthetic agent; stellate ganglion (cervical sympathetic)
    • 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Neck/upper back pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Pudendal Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Pudendal Nerve Injection
    • Pelvic Pain Injection
    • Nerve Block for Pelvic Pain
    • Anesthetic Pudendal Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64430: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; pudendal nerve

    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:

    • 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:

    • Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
    • Cervical nerve root block
    • Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
    • 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)
    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Hip Contrast Injection
    • Arthrography of Hip
    • Hip Joint Dye Injection
    • Hip Joint Imaging Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia

    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:

    • Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Venipuncture
    • IV Insertion
    • Intravenous Access
    • Catheter Placement Vein

    CPT Codes:

    • 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein

    Does Dr. Crookshank accept my insurance?

    Dr. Crookshank accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 721-7236 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Crookshank accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Crookshank in Lake Charles, LA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Crookshank's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Crookshank's Primary Practice

    1747 Imperial Blvd

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

    (337) 721-7236

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    Dr. Joseph Crookshank's Practice 2

    301 W Fertitta Blvd Ste 4

    Leesville, LA 71446

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    What is Dr. Crookshank's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Crookshank's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710245964.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crookshank?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crookshank

    What is Dr. Joseph Crookshank's specialty?

    Dr. Crookshank is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Lake Charles, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Crookshank to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Crookshank affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Crookshank is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, DHR Health, West Calcasieu Cameron 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 Joseph Crookshank accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Crookshank is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Crookshank offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Crookshank's office at (337) 721-7236 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Crookshank?

    Please contact Dr. Crookshank's office at (337) 721-7236 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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