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Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek, MD
West Des Moines, IA
21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Szczepanek, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Szczepanek completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Anesthesiology. Dr. Szczepanek is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Szczepanek’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szczepanek’s office.
Where did Dr. Szczepanek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Anesthesiology
Medical School: Medical Academy of Lublin
Is Dr. Szczepanek board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Szczepanek speak?
Dr. Szczepanek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Szczepanek typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Szczepanek 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. Szczepanek. 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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 an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Szczepanek typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Szczepanek 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. Szczepanek. 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:
- 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)
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
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Szczepanek accept my insurance?
Dr. Szczepanek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szczepanek accept in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Szczepanek in West Des Moines, IA 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)
Federal government of the United States
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Szczepanek's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek?
Dr. Szczepanek has appointments available at his West Des Moines, IA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Szczepanek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szczepanek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134397565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szczepanek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szczepanek
What is Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek's specialty?
Dr. Szczepanek is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near West Des Moines, IA.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Szczepanek is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center 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
When to see an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrzej Szczepanek accepting new patients in West Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Szczepanek, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Andrzej Szczepanek?
Please contact Dr. Szczepanek's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek have?
Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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