24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Batra, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Gahanna, OH?
Dr. Nikesh Batra, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Gahanna, OH with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Batra is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Batra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Batra’s office at (614) 392-5336.
Is Dr. Batra board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Nikesh Batra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Batra speak?
Dr. Batra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Batra typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Batra 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. Batra. 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:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
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:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Batra typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Batra 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. Batra. 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/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 Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
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
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging 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)
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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)
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
Does Dr. Batra accept my insurance?
Dr. Batra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 392-5336 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Batra accept in Gahanna, OH?
Dr. Batra in Gahanna, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Batra's office located?
Dr. Nikesh Batra's Primary Practice
1090 Beecher Xing N Ste A
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 392-5336
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 73 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
78% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
98% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Nikesh Batra an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Batra has been rated and reviewed by 73 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Batra, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Batra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Batra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285689224.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Batra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Batra
What is Dr. Nikesh Batra's specialty?
Dr. Batra is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Gahanna, OH.
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 this Dr. Nikesh Batra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Batra is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Ohiohealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Kettering Health Main Campus, Mount Carmel Grove City 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 Nikesh Batra accepting new patients in Gahanna, OH?
Yes, Dr. Nikesh Batra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nikesh Batra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Batra's office at (614) 392-5336 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nikesh Batra?
Please contact Dr. Batra's office at (614) 392-5336 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nikesh Batra have?
Dr. Nikesh Batra is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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