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Dr. Ali El-Mohandes, MD

Dr. Ali El-Mohandes, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Pain Medicine Specialist

Hagerstown, MD

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El-Mohandes, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Hagerstown, MD?

    Dr. Ali El-Mohandes, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hagerstown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. El-Mohandes graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Allegheny Gen Hospital. Dr. El-Mohandes is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Mohandes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Mohandes’s office at (301) 665-9696.

    Where did Dr. El-Mohandes go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Allegheny Gen Hospital | Allegheny General Hospital-Western Pennsylvania Hosp Med Ed Program

    • Medical School: University of Asyut, Faculty of Medicine | Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. El-Mohandes board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ali El-Mohandes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. El-Mohandes speak?

    Dr. El-Mohandes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. El-Mohandes typically treat?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. El-Mohandes 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. El-Mohandes. 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:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome
    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar 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

    What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. El-Mohandes typically perform?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. El-Mohandes 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. El-Mohandes. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    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)
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Management
    • Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
    • Epidural Pump Refill
    • Pain Pump Evaluation
    • Drug Infusion Pump Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

    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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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. El-Mohandes accept my insurance?

    Dr. El-Mohandes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 665-9696 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El-Mohandes accept in Hagerstown, MD?

    Dr. El-Mohandes in Hagerstown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareGuard

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Risant Health

    • Riverside Health

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    Where is Dr. El-Mohandes' office located?

    Dr. Ali El-Mohandes' Primary Practice

    1150 Professional Ct Ste P

    Hagerstown, MD 21740

    (301) 665-9696

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    Dr. Ali El-Mohandes' Practice 2

    11110 Medical Campus Rd

    Hagerstown, MD 21742

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    Dr. Ali El-Mohandes' Practice 3

    11921 Rockville Pike Ste 505

    Rockville, MD 20852

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

    Dr. El-Mohandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952308827.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Mohandes?

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

    What is Dr. Ali El-Mohandes's specialty?

    Dr. El-Mohandes is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Hagerstown, MD.

    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 Dr. Ali El-Mohandes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El-Mohandes is affiliated with Upmc Western Maryland, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove 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

    When to see an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Ali El-Mohandes accepting new patients in Hagerstown, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ali El-Mohandes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ali El-Mohandes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El-Mohandes' office at (301) 665-9696 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ali El-Mohandes?

    Please contact Dr. El-Mohandes' office at (301) 665-9696 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. El-Mohandes' office located?

    Dr. El-Mohandes' offices are located in Hagerstown, MD and Rockville, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ali El-Mohandes have?

    Dr. Ali El-Mohandes is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.