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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stefanescu Sturz, Internist in Hazard, KY?
Dr. Ionut Stefanescu Sturz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hazard, KY. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Stefanescu Sturz is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stefanescu Sturz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stefanescu Sturz’s office at (606) 487-0776.
Where did Dr. Stefanescu Sturz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy
What languages does Dr. Stefanescu Sturz speak?
Dr. Stefanescu Sturz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Stefanescu Sturz treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Stefanescu Sturz 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. Stefanescu Sturz. 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
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar 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:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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
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:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Upper Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
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:
- Left Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in left lower limb
- Left leg discomfort
- Aching left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79605: Pain in left leg
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Neck Muscle Ache
- Head Muscle Soreness
- Cervical Myalgia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7912: Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck
What procedures does Dr. Stefanescu Sturz perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Stefanescu Sturz 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. Stefanescu Sturz. 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Stefanescu Sturz accept my insurance?
Dr. Stefanescu Sturz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 487-0776 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stefanescu Sturz accept in Hazard, KY?
Dr. Stefanescu Sturz in Hazard, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Stefanescu Sturz's office located?
Dr. Ionut Stefanescu Sturz's Primary Practice
311 Roy Campbell Dr
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 487-0776
What is Dr. Stefanescu Sturz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stefanescu Sturz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124023973.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stefanescu Sturz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stefanescu Sturz
What is Dr. Ionut Stefanescu Sturz's specialty?
Dr. Stefanescu Sturz is a Internist near Hazard, KY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Stefanescu Sturz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ionut Stefanescu Sturz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stefanescu Sturz is affiliated with Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Pikeville Medical Center, Baptist Health Corbin 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 Ionut Stefanescu Sturz accepting new patients in Hazard, KY?
Yes, Dr. Ionut Stefanescu Sturz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ionut Stefanescu Sturz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stefanescu Sturz's office at (606) 487-0776 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ionut Stefanescu Sturz?
Please contact Dr. Stefanescu Sturz's office at (606) 487-0776 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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