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Dr. Karl Zarse, MD

Meridian, ID

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zarse, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Meridian, ID?

    Dr. Karl Zarse, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Meridian, ID with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Zarse is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zarse’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zarse’s office.

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

      Is Dr. Zarse board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

      Yes, Dr. Karl Zarse, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

      What languages does Dr. Zarse speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Zarse treat?

      As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zarse 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. Zarse. 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:

      • Lower Back Spondylosis
      • Neck Spondylosis
      • Spine Injuries and Disorder
      • Neck Injuries and Disorder
      • Lumbar Spondylosis
      • Lower Back Arthritis
      • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
      • Cervical Spondylosis
      • Neck Arthritis
      • Degenerative Neck Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
      • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical 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 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:

      • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
      • Back Pain
      • SI Joint Inflammation
      • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
      • Inflamed SI Joint

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

      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. Zarse perform?

      As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zarse 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. Zarse. 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/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
      • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
      • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
      • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
      • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
      • Lumbar Facet Denervation
      • Facet joint block
      • Zygapophyseal joint injection
      • Lower back facet injection
      • Sacral facet injection
      • Paravertebral facet injection
      • Neck/upper back pain 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)
      • 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
      • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
      • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
      • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
      • Intercostal Nerve Block
      • Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block
      • Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
      • Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
      • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
      • Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
      • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
      • Spinal Nerve Block
      • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
      • 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
      • Rib nerve injection
      • Chest wall nerve block
      • Intercostal pain injection
      • Cervical Sympathetic Block
      • Stellate Ganglion Injection
      • Nerve Block for Pain
      • Sympathetic Nerve Block
      • TAP Block
      • Rectus Sheath Block
      • Abdominal Plane Block

      CPT Codes:

      • 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 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)
      • 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
      • 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
      • 64510: Injection, anesthetic agent; stellate ganglion (cervical sympathetic)
      • 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

      Also known as:

      • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
      • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
      • Epidural Steroid Injection
      • 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)
      • Cervical Epidural Injection
      • Thoracic Epidural Injection
      • Spinal Nerve Block
      • Pain Relief Spinal 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
      • 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
      • 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)

      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

      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:

      • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
      • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
      • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
      • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
      • Spine Nerve Ablation

      CPT Codes:

      • 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Pudendal Nerve Block
      • Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
      • Peripheral Nerve Block
      • Intercostal Nerve Block (Additional Level)
      • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
      • Pudendal Nerve Injection
      • Pelvic Pain Injection
      • Nerve Block for Pelvic Pain
      • Anesthetic Pudendal Nerve
      • Knee Nerve Ablation
      • Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
      • Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain
      • Nerve injection
      • Pain relief injection
      • Steroid injection for nerve pain
      • Rib Nerve Block
      • Chest Wall Nerve Injection
      • Intercostal Pain Injection
      • Thoracic Nerve Block
      • Femoral nerve injection
      • Thigh nerve block
      • Pain relief injection for thigh
      • Nerve block with imaging guidance

      CPT Codes:

      • 64430: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; pudendal nerve
      • 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed
      • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
      • 64421: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

      Also known as:

      • Lumbar or Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve Block
      • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
      • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
      • Sympathetic Nerve Block (Back)
      • Paravertebral Sympathetic Injection
      • Lower Back Nerve Block for Pain
      • Genicular Nerve Block
      • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
      • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
      • Sciatic Nerve Block
      • Sciatica Injection
      • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
      • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

      CPT Codes:

      • 64520: Injection, anesthetic agent; lumbar or thoracic (paravertebral sympathetic)
      • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
      • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

      Also known as:

      • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
      • Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric Nerve Block
      • Epidural neurostimulator placement
      • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
      • SCS implant
      • Groin Nerve Block
      • Abdominal Wall Nerve Injection
      • Ilioinguinal Nerve Injection

      CPT Codes:

      • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
      • 64425: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric nerves

      Also known as:

      • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
      • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
      • SCS Implantation
      • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

      Also known as:

      • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
      • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
      • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
      • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
      • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
      • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
      • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
      • Arthrocentesis
      • Major Joint Aspiration
      • Bursa Injection
      • Joint Fluid Removal
      • Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
      • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

      CPT Codes:

      • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
      • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
      • 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

      Also known as:

      • Kyphoplasty for Lumbar Spine Fracture
      • Vertebral Augmentation (Lumbar)
      • Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (Lower Back)
      • Spine Fracture Repair (Lumbar)

      CPT Codes:

      • 22514: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbar

      Also known as:

      • Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
      • Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
      • Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
      • Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 22513: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; thoracic

      Also known as:

      • Trigger Point Injection
      • Muscle Pain Injection
      • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
      • Trigger Point Release Injection

      CPT Codes:

      • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

      Does Dr. Zarse accept my insurance?

      Dr. Zarse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Zarse accept in Meridian, ID?

      Dr. Zarse in Meridian, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Apex Healthcare

      • Blue Cross of Idaho

      • Cambia (Regence)

      • Cigna

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • IHC / SelectHealth

      • Medicare

      • PacificSource

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Zarse's office located?

      Dr. Karl Zarse's Primary Practice

      1859 S Topaz Way Ste 106

      Meridian, ID 83642

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      Dr. Karl Zarse's Practice 2

      1055 N Curtis Rd

      Boise, ID 83706

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

      Dr. Zarse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982633889.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zarse?

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

      What is Dr. Karl Zarse's specialty?

      Dr. Zarse is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Meridian, ID. Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches. Contact Dr. Zarse to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Karl Zarse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Zarse is affiliated with Treasure Valley Hospital, St. Luke's Boise Medical Center 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 Karl Zarse accepting new patients in Meridian, ID?

      Yes, Dr. Karl Zarse is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Karl Zarse offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Zarse's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Karl Zarse?

      Please contact Dr. Zarse's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Zarse have?

      Dr. Karl Zarse is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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