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Who is Dr. Esses, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Gary Esses is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Esses is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Esses’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Esses’s office at (212) 241-6426.
What languages does Dr. Esses speak?
Dr. Esses and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Esses typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Esses 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. Esses. 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:
- 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
- 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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Esses typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Esses 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. Esses. 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:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet 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)
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
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
- 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:
- 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
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
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Esses accept my insurance?
Dr. Esses accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-6426 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Esses accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Esses in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Esses' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Esses affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Esses has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Mount Sinai Brooklyn,Brooklyn, NY
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Mount Sinai Brooklyn,Brooklyn, NY
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Mount Sinai Queens,Astoria, NYRanked Colon Surgery
Mount Sinai Queens,Astoria, NY
Ranked Colon Surgery
Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 13 Procedures
Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 13 Procedures
The Mount Sinai Hospital,New York, NYGold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 4 Specialties
Ranked in 10 Procedures
The Mount Sinai Hospital,New York, NY
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 4 Specialties
Ranked in 10 Procedures
What is Dr. Esses's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Esses's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790170058.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Esses?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Esses
What is Dr. Gary Esses's specialty?
Dr. Esses is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Brooklyn, NY.
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 Dr. Gary Esses affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Esses is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Queens, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, The Mount Sinai 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 Dr. Gary Esses accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gary Esses is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Esses offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Esses' office at (212) 241-6426 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Esses?
Please contact Dr. Esses' office at (212) 241-6426 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Esses' office located?
Dr. Esses' offices are located in Brooklyn, NY and New York, NY.
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