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Who is Dr. Slavin, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Weslaco, TX?
Dr. Dennis Slavin, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Weslaco, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Slavin graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Anesthesiology; Cabrini Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Slavin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Slavin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Slavin’s office at (956) 973-0565.
Where did Dr. Slavin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Anesthesiology; Cabrini Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Slavin board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Slavin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Slavin speak?
Dr. Slavin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Slavin typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Slavin 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. Slavin. 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 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:
- 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Slavin typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Slavin 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. Slavin. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
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
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
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)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Decompression
- Percutaneous Laminotomy
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0275T: Percutaneous laminotomy/laminectomy (interlaminar approach) for decompression of neural elements, (with or without ligamentous resection, discectomy, facetectomy and/or foraminotomy), any method, under indirect image guidance (eg, fluoroscopic, CT), single or multiple levels, unilateral or bilateral; lumbar
Does Dr. Slavin accept my insurance?
Dr. Slavin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 973-0565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Slavin accept in Weslaco, TX?
Dr. Slavin in Weslaco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Slavin's office located?
What is Dr. Slavin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Slavin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215968995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slavin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Slavin
What is Dr. Dennis Slavin's specialty?
Dr. Slavin is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Weslaco, TX.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Dennis Slavin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Slavin is affiliated with Dhr Health, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission Regional 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 Dennis Slavin accepting new patients in Weslaco, TX?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Slavin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis Slavin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Slavin's office at (956) 973-0565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis Slavin?
Please contact Dr. Slavin's office at (956) 973-0565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dennis Slavin have?
Dr. Dennis Slavin is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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