Dr. Eric Spears, DO
Eau Claire, WI
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spears, Physiatrist in Eau Claire, WI?
Dr. Eric Spears, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Eau Claire, WI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Spears is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spears’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spears’s office at (715) 839-5175.
What languages does Dr. Spears speak?
Dr. Spears and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Spears typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Spears 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. Spears. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Posterior Tibial Neuralgia
- Ankle Nerve Entrapment
- Foot Nerve Compression
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5753: Tarsal tunnel syndrome, bilateral lower limbs
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Spears typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Spears 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. Spears. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Spears accept my insurance?
Dr. Spears accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 839-5175 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spears accept in Eau Claire, WI?
Dr. Spears in Eau Claire, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
Jefferson Health
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Spears' office located?
What is Dr. Spears's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154739118.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spears?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spears
What is Dr. Eric Spears's specialty?
Dr. Spears is a Physiatrist near Eau Claire, WI.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Eric Spears affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spears is affiliated with Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire, Black River Memorial Hospital, Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield 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 Eric Spears accepting new patients in Eau Claire, WI?
Yes, Dr. Eric Spears is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Spears offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spears's office at (715) 839-5175 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Spears?
Please contact Dr. Spears's office at (715) 839-5175 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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