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Dr. Nathan Singer, MD

Santa Maria, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Singer, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Santa Maria, CA?

    Dr. Nathan Singer, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Maria, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Singer graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Anesthesiology Englewood Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Singer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Singer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Singer’s office at (805) 922-0760.

    Where did Dr. Singer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Anesthesiology Englewood Hosp, Internal Medicine | Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program

    • Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | University of California | Ross University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Singer board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Singer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Singer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Singer treat?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Singer 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. Singer. 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:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    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:

    • 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:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Singer perform?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Singer 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. Singer. 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
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid 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
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • 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
    • 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • 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:

    • 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/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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation

    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)

    Does Dr. Singer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Singer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 922-0760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Singer accept in Santa Maria, CA?

    Dr. Singer in Santa Maria, CA 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 Shield of California

    • CenCal Health

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Singer's office located?

    Dr. Nathan Singer's Primary Practice

    821 E Chapel St Ste 204

    Santa Maria, CA 93454

    (805) 922-0760

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    Dr. Nathan Singer's Practice 2

    120 N Miller St Ste A

    Santa Maria, CA 93454

    (805) 922-0760

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

    Dr. Singer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114108016.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Singer?

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

    What is Dr. Nathan Singer's specialty?

    Dr. Singer is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Santa Maria, CA. Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches. Contact Dr. Singer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nathan Singer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Singer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nathan Singer accepting new patients in Santa Maria, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Singer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Singer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Singer's office at (805) 922-0760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathan Singer?

    Please contact Dr. Singer's office at (805) 922-0760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nathan Singer have?

    Dr. Nathan Singer is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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