Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez, MD
Webster, TX
37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Webster, TX?
Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Webster, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez graduated from Michigan State University in East Lansing and completed his residency at Baylor College Of Medicine. Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez’s office at (281) 338-4443.
Where did Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Baylor College Of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College Of Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Michigan State University in East Lansing | Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez speak?
Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez 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. Toothaker-Alvarez. 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbosacral Spine Disease
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47897: Other spondylosis, lumbosacral region
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez 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. Toothaker-Alvarez. 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)
- 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:
- 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 Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Spinal Nerve Block Injection
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Nerve Root Block
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac nerve block
- Steroid injection for SI joint pain
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)
- 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
- 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
- 64451: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; nerves innervating the sacroiliac joint, with image guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or computed tomography)
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)
- Sacroiliac Joint Nerve Ablation
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
- SI Joint Radiofrequency Ablation
- Nerve Burning for SI Joint Pain
- Sacroiliac Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
- 64625: Radiofrequency ablation, nerves innervating the sacroiliac joint, with image guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or computed tomography)
Also known as:
- Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
- Cervical nerve root block
- Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Implanted Pain Pump Management
- Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
- Epidural Pump Refill
- Pain Pump Evaluation
- Drug Infusion Pump Management
CPT Codes:
- 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)
Also known as:
- Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
- Intrathecal pump reprogramming
- Epidural pump adjustment
- Pain pump electronic analysis
- Implanted drug pump management
CPT Codes:
- 62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming
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:
- 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 338-4443 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez accept in Webster, TX?
Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez in Webster, TX 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez's Primary Practice
17448 Highway 3 Ste 136
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 338-4443
What is Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336193903.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez
What is Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Webster, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez is affiliated with Houston Physicians' Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 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 Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez accepting new patients in Webster, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez's office at (281) 338-4443 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Toothaker-Alvarez's office at (281) 338-4443 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez have?
Dr. Joseph Toothaker-Alvarez is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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