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Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD
Bloomington, IN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gettelfinger, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Bloomington, IN?
Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Bloomington, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gettelfinger graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology. Dr. Gettelfinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gettelfinger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gettelfinger’s office at (812) 353-2700.
Where did Dr. Gettelfinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology | Clarian Indiana University Hospital | Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Gettelfinger board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Gary Gettelfinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Gettelfinger speak?
Dr. Gettelfinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gettelfinger typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gettelfinger 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. Gettelfinger. 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 Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral 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:
- 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gettelfinger typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gettelfinger 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. Gettelfinger. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 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
- 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
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)
Also known as:
- Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
- Intrathecal pump refill
- Epidural pump management
- Pain pump adjustment
- Implanted drug pump service
CPT Codes:
- 62369: 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
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
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)
Does Dr. Gettelfinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Gettelfinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (812) 353-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gettelfinger accept in Bloomington, IN?
Dr. Gettelfinger in Bloomington, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Gettelfinger's office located?
Dr. Gary Gettelfinger's Primary Practice
888 S Auto Mall Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 353-2700
What is Dr. Gettelfinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gettelfinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831132950.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gettelfinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gettelfinger
What is Dr. Gary Gettelfinger's specialty?
Dr. Gettelfinger is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Bloomington, IN.
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. Gary Gettelfinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gettelfinger is affiliated with Iu Health Bloomington Hospital 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
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Is Gary Gettelfinger accepting new patients in Bloomington, IN?
Yes, Dr. Gary Gettelfinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Gettelfinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gettelfinger's office at (812) 353-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Gettelfinger?
Please contact Dr. Gettelfinger's office at (812) 353-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Gettelfinger have?
Dr. Gary Gettelfinger is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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