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Dr. Louis Saeger, MD

Dr. Louis Saeger, MD

Edina, MN

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saeger, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Edina, MN?

    Dr. Louis Saeger, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Edina, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Saeger completed his residency at University of Washington. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, Spin Interventio Society, Minnesoata Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Society of Interventiona Paon Physicians, North American Neuromodulation Society, World Institute of Pain, Minnesota Medical Association, American Academy of Pain Medicine, North American Spine Society, Spin Interventio Society, Minnesoata Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Society of Interventiona Paon Physicians, North American Neuromodulation Society, World Institute of Pain, Minnesota Medical Association, American Academy of Pain Medicine, North American Spine Society, Spin Interventio Society, Minnesoata Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Society of Interventiona Paon Physicians, North American Neuromodulation Society, World Institute of Pain, Minnesota Medical Association, American Academy of Pain Medicine, North American Spine Society, Spin Interventio Society, Minnesoata Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Society of Interventiona Paon Physicians, North American Neuromodulation Society, World Institute of Pain, Minnesota Medical Association, and American Academy of Pain Medicine. Dr. Saeger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saeger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saeger’s office at (954) 800-8387.

    Where did Dr. Saeger go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of Washington & Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

    • Residency: University of Washington

    • Medical School: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

    Is Dr. Saeger board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Louis Saeger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology since 1986

    What languages does Dr. Saeger speak?

    Dr. Saeger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Saeger typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Saeger 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. Saeger. 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:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    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:

    • 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 Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Other Lower Back Condition
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Dorsopathy
    • Lower Back Spine Disorder
    • Lower Back Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5386: Other specified dorsopathies, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Saeger typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Saeger 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. Saeger. 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:

    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Nerve Root Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
    • 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:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Does Dr. Saeger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saeger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 800-8387 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saeger accept in Edina, MN?

    Dr. Saeger in Edina, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Accident Fund Holdings

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Cincinnati Financial Corporation

    • Continental Life Insurance

    • Main Street America Insurance

    • Medicare

    • The Travelers Companies

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Saeger's office located?

    Dr. Louis Saeger's Primary Practice

    7450 France Ave S Ste 240

    Edina, MN 55435

    (954) 800-8387

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    Dr. Louis Saeger's Practice 2

    1687 Woodlane Dr Ste 201

    Woodbury, MN 55125

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    Dr. Louis Saeger's Practice 3

    15 8th Ave N

    Hopkins, MN 55343

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    North American Spine Society

    Member

    1987 - 2020

    Spin Interventio Society

    Member, Associate Instructor

    1996 - 2020

    Minnesoata Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

    Director at Large and past President

    2003 - 2020

    American Society of Interventiona Paon Physicians

    Member

    1996 - 2020

    North American Neuromodulation Society

    Member

    1996 - 2020

    World Institute of Pain

    Member

    2019 - 2020

    Minnesota Medical Association

    Member

    2003 - 2020

    American Academy of Pain Medicine

    Member

    1994 - 2020

    North American Spine Society

    Member

    1987 - 2020

    Spin Interventio Society

    Member, Associate Instructor

    1996 - 2020

    Minnesoata Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

    Director at Large and past President

    2003 - 2020

    American Society of Interventiona Paon Physicians

    Member

    1996 - 2020

    North American Neuromodulation Society

    Member

    1996 - 2020

    World Institute of Pain

    Member

    2019 - 2020

    Minnesota Medical Association

    Member

    2003 - 2020

    American Academy of Pain Medicine

    Member

    1994 - 2020

    North American Spine Society

    Member

    1987 - 2020

    Spin Interventio Society

    Member, Associate Instructor

    1996 - 2020

    Minnesoata Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

    Director at Large and past President

    2003 - 2020

    American Society of Interventiona Paon Physicians

    Member

    1996 - 2020

    North American Neuromodulation Society

    Member

    1996 - 2020

    World Institute of Pain

    Member

    2019 - 2020

    Minnesota Medical Association

    Member

    2003 - 2020

    American Academy of Pain Medicine

    Member

    1994 - 2020

    North American Spine Society

    Member

    1987 - 2020

    Spin Interventio Society

    Member, Associate Instructor

    1996 - 2020

    Minnesoata Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

    Director at Large and past President

    2003 - 2020

    American Society of Interventiona Paon Physicians

    Member

    1996 - 2020

    North American Neuromodulation Society

    Member

    1996 - 2020

    World Institute of Pain

    Member

    2019 - 2020

    Minnesota Medical Association

    Member

    2003 - 2020

    American Academy of Pain Medicine

    Member

    1994 - 2020

    What is Dr. Saeger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Saeger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316989007.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saeger?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saeger

    What is Dr. Louis Saeger's specialty?

    Dr. Saeger is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Edina, MN.

    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. Louis Saeger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saeger is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, Mn 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 Louis Saeger accepting new patients in Edina, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Louis Saeger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Louis Saeger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saeger's office at (954) 800-8387 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Louis Saeger?

    Please contact Dr. Saeger's office at (954) 800-8387 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Louis Saeger have?

    Dr. Louis Saeger is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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