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Dr. Firas Rafati, DO
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rafati, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Oakbrook Terrace, IL?
Dr. Firas Rafati, DO is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Oakbrook Terrace, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rafati is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rafati’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rafati’s office at (847) 519-4701.
What languages does Dr. Rafati speak?
Dr. Rafati and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rafati treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rafati 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. Rafati. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
What procedures does Dr. Rafati perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rafati 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. Rafati. 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
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management 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)
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
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)
- 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
- 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint 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
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
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)
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Rafati accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafati accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 519-4701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rafati accept in Oakbrook Terrace, IL?
Dr. Rafati in Oakbrook Terrace, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Champion Health Care
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthPartners
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rafati's office located?
Dr. Firas Rafati's Primary Practice
1S450 Summit Ave Ste 165
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(847) 519-4701
What is Dr. Rafati's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rafati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942655949.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rafati?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rafati
What is Dr. Firas Rafati's specialty?
Dr. Rafati is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Oakbrook Terrace, IL. 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. Rafati to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Firas Rafati affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rafati is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Silver Cross 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 Firas Rafati accepting new patients in Oakbrook Terrace, IL?
Yes, Dr. Firas Rafati is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Firas Rafati offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rafati's office at (847) 519-4701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Firas Rafati?
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