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Dr. Nicholas Kinback, MD

Altoona, PA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kinback, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Altoona, PA?

    Dr. Nicholas Kinback, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Altoona, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kinback is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kinback’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kinback’s office at (814) 940-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Kinback speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kinback treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Kinback 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. Kinback. 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 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
    • 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:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    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

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Kinback perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Kinback 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. Kinback. 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
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • 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)
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 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
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
    • 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
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)

    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
    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
    • 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)
    • 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Neck/upper back pain 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)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Nerve Burning for Back Pain (Additional Vertebra)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
    • SI Joint Radiofrequency Ablation
    • Nerve Burning for SI Joint Pain
    • Sacroiliac Nerve Treatment
    • Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
    • Lumbar Nerve Destruction
    • Sacral Nerve Destruction
    • Spinal Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
    • 64625: Radiofrequency ablation, nerves innervating the sacroiliac joint, with image guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or computed tomography)
    • 64629: Thermal destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, including all imaging guidance; each additional vertebral body, lumbar or sacral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Knee Nerve Ablation
    • Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
    • Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed

    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:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
    • SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
    • Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
    • Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
    • Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Decompression
    • Percutaneous Laminotomy
    • Lumbar Laminectomy
    • Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0275T: Percutaneous laminotomy/laminectomy (interlaminar approach) for decompression of neural elements, (with or without ligamentous resection, discectomy, facetectomy and/or foraminotomy), any method, under indirect image guidance (eg, fluoroscopic, CT), single or multiple levels, unilateral or bilateral; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Cell Injection
    • Intervertebral Disc Injection
    • Stem Cell Disc Injection
    • Back Pain Cell Therapy
    • Fluoroscopic Guided Disc Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 0627T: Percutaneous injection of allogeneic cellular and/or tissue-based product, intervertebral disc, unilateral or bilateral injection, with fluoroscopic guidance, lumbar; first level

    Does Dr. Kinback accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kinback accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 940-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kinback accept in Altoona, PA?

    Dr. Kinback in Altoona, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Kinback's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Kinback's Primary Practice

    1402 9th Ave

    Altoona, PA 16602

    (814) 940-2000

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    Dr. Nicholas Kinback's Practice 2

    808 Hannah St

    Houtzdale, PA 16651

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    Dr. Nicholas Kinback's Practice 3

    119 Vip Dr

    Wexford, PA 15090

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

    Dr. Kinback's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497167654.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kinback?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Kinback's specialty?

    Dr. Kinback is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Altoona, PA. 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 patient’s needs. Contact Dr. Kinback to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Kinback affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kinback is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, UPMC Williamsport, Mount Nittany Medical Center, St. Clair 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 Nicholas Kinback accepting new patients in Altoona, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Kinback is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Kinback offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kinback's office at (814) 940-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Kinback?

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