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Dr. Christopher Howson, MD

Green Bay, WI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Howson, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Green Bay, WI?

    Dr. Christopher Howson, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Green Bay, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Howson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howson’s office at (715) 732-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Howson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Howson treat?

    As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Howson 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. Howson. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    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 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:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side
    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    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:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Which procedures does Dr. Howson perform as a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Does Dr. Howson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Howson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 732-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Howson accept in Green Bay, WI?

    Dr. Howson in Green Bay, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Auxiant

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Payment System (HPS)

    • Medicare

    • Multiplan Wisconsin Preferred Provider Network (WPPN)

    • Network Health

    • The Alliance

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Howson's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Howson's Primary Practice

    2845 Greenbrier Rd

    Green Bay, WI 54311

    (715) 732-8000

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    Dr. Christopher Howson's Practice 2

    164 N Broadway

    Green Bay, WI 54303

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    Dr. Christopher Howson's Practice 3

    4061 Old Peshtigo Rd

    Marinette, WI 54143

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

    Dr. Howson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508129826.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howson?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Howson's specialty?

    Dr. Howson is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Green Bay, WI. 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. Howson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Howson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Howson is affiliated with Aurora Baycare Medical Center, Froedtert Holy Family Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Christopher Howson accepting new patients in Green Bay, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Howson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Howson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Howson's office at (715) 732-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Howson?

    Please contact Dr. Howson's office at (715) 732-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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