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Dr. Christian Unick, MD
Bowling Green, KY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Unick, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Christian Unick, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Bowling Green, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Unick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Unick’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Unick’s office at (270) 282-2024.
Is Dr. Unick board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christian Unick, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Unick speak?
Dr. Unick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Unick typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Unick 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. Unick. 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.
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:
- 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:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Unick typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Unick 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. Unick. 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.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- 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)
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
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:
- 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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)
Does Dr. Unick accept my insurance?
Dr. Unick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 282-2024 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Unick accept in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Unick in Bowling Green, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Unick's office located?
Dr. Christian Unick's Primary Practice
165 Natchez Trace Ave Ste 205
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 282-2024
What is Dr. Unick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Unick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619162104.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Unick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Unick
What is Dr. Christian Unick's specialty?
Dr. Unick is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Bowling Green, KY.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Christian Unick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Unick is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green 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
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Is Christian Unick accepting new patients in Bowling Green, KY?
Yes, Dr. Christian Unick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christian Unick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Unick's office at (270) 282-2024 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christian Unick?
Please contact Dr. Unick's office at (270) 282-2024 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christian Unick have?
Dr. Christian Unick is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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