Dr. Otto Uhrik, MD

Sun City, AZ

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Uhrik, Pain Medicine Specialist in Sun City, AZ?

Dr. Otto Uhrik, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Uhrik graduated from Universit‰t Basel Medizinische Fakult‰t and completed his residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A. Dr. Uhrik is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uhrik’s office at (623) 214-8800.

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

Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Medical School: Universitat Basel | Universit‰t Basel Medizinische Fakult‰t

Is Dr. Uhrik board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. Otto Uhrik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Uhrik speak?

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

English
French

What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uhrik typically treat?

As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Uhrik 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. Uhrik. 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 Degeneration
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
Worn Lumbar Discs
Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

ICD-10 Codes:

M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

Also known as:

Fibromyalgia
Widespread pain syndrome
Chronic muscle pain
Fibromyositis

ICD-10 Codes:

M797: Fibromyalgia

Also known as:

Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
Back Pain
vertebral low back pain
spine-related low back pain
discogenic low back pain

ICD-10 Codes:

M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

Also known as:

Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

ICD-10 Codes:

M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

Also known as:

Neck Pain
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Cervical Pain
Sore Neck
Neck Ache

ICD-10 Codes:

M542: Cervicalgia

What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uhrik typically perform?

As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Uhrik 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. Uhrik. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
Epidural Steroid Injection
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

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)

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:

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)

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

Does Dr. Uhrik accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Uhrik's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Uhrik's office located?

Dr. Otto Uhrik's Primary Practice

10228 W Coggins Dr Ste 1

Sun City, AZ 85351

(623) 214-8800

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

Dr. Uhrik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306851977.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uhrik?

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

What is Dr. Otto Uhrik's specialty?

Dr. Uhrik is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Sun City, AZ.

What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?

Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.

Is Dr. Otto Uhrik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Uhrik is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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