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Dr. Julie Muche, MD

Albuquerque, NM

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Muche, Physiatrist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Julie Muche, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Muche completed her residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Muche is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Muche’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Muche’s office.

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

    • Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    • Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Muche speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Muche treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Muche 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. Muche. 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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    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 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:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Myositis
    • Muscle inflammation
    • Inflammatory myopathy
    • Muscle pain and inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M609: Myositis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Does Dr. Muche accept my insurance?

    Dr. Muche 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. Muche accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Muche in Albuquerque, NM 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 Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Multiplan

    • Other TPA

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • Scan Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Muche's office located?

    Dr. Julie Muche's Primary Practice

    500 Walter St NE Ste 213

    Albuquerque, NM 87102

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    Dr. Julie Muche's Practice 2

    5310 Homestead Rd NE Ste 201

    Albuquerque, NM 87110

    (505) 262-0050

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    Dr. Julie Muche's Practice 3

    1692B Hospital Dr Ste 202

    Santa Fe, NM 87505

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

    Dr. Muche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033116298.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muche?

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

    What is Dr. Julie Muche's specialty?

    Dr. Muche is a Physiatrist near Albuquerque, NM. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Muche to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Julie Muche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Muche is affiliated with Lovelace Westside Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Lovelace Women's Hospital 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 Julie Muche accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Julie Muche is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Julie Muche offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Julie Muche?

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

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