5.0
(49)30 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Elbaz, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in New York, NY?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Elbaz?
Dr. Tamer Elbaz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Elbaz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pain Management, Pain-Acute, Pain-Chronic, Pain-Interventional Techniques, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Elbaz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Elbaz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Roosevelt St Luke's Med Center
Residency: SUNY Downstate
Medical School: Cairo University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Elbaz board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Tamer Elbaz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Elbaz speak?
Dr. Elbaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Elbaz typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Elbaz 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. Elbaz. 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 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 Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
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:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Elbaz typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Elbaz 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. Elbaz. 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
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
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)
- 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
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Decompression (Needle-Based)
- Percutaneous disc decompression
- Nucleus pulposus removal
- Lumbar discography with decompression
- Minimally invasive disc surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62287: Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, any method utilizing needle based technique to remove disc material under fluoroscopic imaging or other form of indirect visualization, with discography and/or epidural injection(s) at the treated level(s), when performed, single or multiple levels, lumbar
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Disc Pain Treatment (Single Level)
- IDET procedure
- Intradiscal electrothermal therapy
- Percutaneous annuloplasty
CPT Codes:
- 22526: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; single level
Also known as:
- Additional Level Disc Heating Procedure (P.I.D.E.T.)
- Percutaneous Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty
- Disc Annuloplasty (Additional Level)
- Spinal Disc Heating
CPT Codes:
- 22527: Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty, unilateral or bilateral including fluoroscopic guidance; 1 or more additional levels (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Elbaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Elbaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elbaz accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Elbaz in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Farmers Insurance Group
GEICO
Healthfirst New York
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Medicaid
State Farm Insurance
State of New York
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 49 reviews
Office Experience
96% 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
66% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
95% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Tamer Elbaz an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Elbaz has been rated and reviewed by 49 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Elbaz, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
Professional Member of International Spine Interventional Society
Professional Member of World Institute of Pain
Professional Member of American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Professional Member of American Society of Anesthesiologist
What is Dr. Elbaz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elbaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366479198.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elbaz?
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