38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khalouf, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Fred Khalouf, DO is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Altoona, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Khalouf graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Anesthesiology; Allegheny Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Khalouf is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khalouf’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khalouf’s office at (814) 231-2101.
Where did Dr. Khalouf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Anesthesiology; Allegheny Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine | University Penn | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Khalouf board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Fred Khalouf, DO is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Khalouf speak?
Dr. Khalouf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Khalouf typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Khalouf 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. Khalouf. 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
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical 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:
- Chronic pain after medical procedure
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic post-operative pain
- Long-term pain after surgery
- Persistent post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8928: Other chronic postprocedural pain
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
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Khalouf typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Khalouf 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. Khalouf. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- 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
- 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:
- Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
- Knee Nerve Ablation
- Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
- Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed
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 Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
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)
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Khalouf accept my insurance?
Dr. Khalouf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 231-2101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khalouf accept in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Khalouf in Altoona, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Khalouf's office located?
What is Dr. Khalouf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khalouf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013960277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khalouf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khalouf
What is Dr. Fred Khalouf's specialty?
Dr. Khalouf is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Altoona, PA.
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. Fred Khalouf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khalouf is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, Indiana Regional Medical Center 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 Fred Khalouf accepting new patients in Altoona, PA?
Yes, Dr. Fred Khalouf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fred Khalouf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khalouf's office at (814) 231-2101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fred Khalouf?
Please contact Dr. Khalouf's office at (814) 231-2101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fred Khalouf have?
Dr. Fred Khalouf is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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