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Dr. Michael Hermann, MD

Chattanooga, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hermann, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Michael Hermann, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hermann is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hermann’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hermann’s office at (423) 624-2696.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hermann?

    Dr. Michael Hermann, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hermann empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epidural and Joint Injections, Non-Operative Orthopedics, Non-Opioid Pain Management, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Spinal Cord Disorders, Spinal Cord Stimulation, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chattanooga/TN community, Dr. Hermann is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Hermann speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hermann treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hermann 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. Hermann. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Generalized Muscle Atrophy
    • Widespread Muscle Loss
    • Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites

    What procedures does Dr. Hermann perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hermann 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. Hermann. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection
    • 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:

    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 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/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet 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)

    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:

    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Cervical Sympathetic Block
    • Stellate Ganglion Injection
    • Nerve Block for Pain
    • Sympathetic Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 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)
    • 64510: Injection, anesthetic agent; stellate ganglion (cervical sympathetic)

    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:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Heat Treatment for Back Pain Nerve (Basivertebral Nerve)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation
    • Basivertebral nerve ablation
    • Intraosseous nerve destruction
    • Radiofrequency ablation for back pain
    • Vertebral nerve thermal destruction

    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)
    • 64628: Thermal destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, including all imaging guidance; first 2 vertebral bodies, lumbar or sacral

    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:

    • 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator Placement
    • Electrode Array Implantation (Peripheral Nerve)
    • Nerve Pain Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64555: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Kyphoplasty for Lumbar Spine Fracture
    • Vertebral Augmentation (Lumbar)
    • Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (Lower Back)
    • Spine Fracture Repair (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 22514: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    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

    Does Dr. Hermann accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hermann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 624-2696 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hermann accept in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Hermann in Chattanooga, TN 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 Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hermann's office located?

    Dr. Michael Hermann's Primary Practice

    2415 McCallie Ave

    Chattanooga, TN 37404

    (423) 624-2696

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    Dr. Michael Hermann's Practice 2

    7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 150

    Chattanooga, TN 37421

    (423) 624-2696

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    Dr. Michael Hermann's Practice 3

    4957 Swinyar Dr Ste 101

    Ooltewah, TN 37363

    (423) 362-7777

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

    Dr. Hermann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245673268.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hermann?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Hermann's specialty?

    Dr. Hermann is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Chattanooga, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Hermann to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Hermann affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hermann is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Michael Hermann accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Hermann is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Hermann offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hermann's office at (423) 624-2696 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Hermann?

    Please contact Dr. Hermann's office at (423) 624-2696 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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