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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sower, Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist in Erlanger, KY?
Dr. David Sower, MD is an Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Erlanger, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Sower is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sower’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sower’s office at (513) 354-3700.
Is Dr. Sower board certified in Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Sower, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sower speak?
Dr. Sower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sower treat?
As a Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sower 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. Sower. 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:
- 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 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Upper Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
- M5459: Other low back pain
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 Muscle Strain
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Back fascia strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012D: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, subsequent encounter
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50122: Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Other Lower Back Condition
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Dorsopathy
- Lower Back Spine Disorder
- Lower Back Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5386: Other specified dorsopathies, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Chronic Low Back Pain from Discs
- Discogenic Lumbar Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51362: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- C6-C7 Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
- C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy
What procedures does Dr. Sower perform?
As a Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sower 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. Sower. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
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)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthrography Injection
- Hip Arthrography Injection
- Elbow Arthrography Injection
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Shoulder MRI Injection
- Shoulder CT Injection
- Joint Injection for Imaging
- Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan
- Hip Contrast Injection
- Arthrography of Hip
- Hip Joint Dye Injection
- Hip Joint Imaging Injection
- Elbow Joint Injection for Imaging
- Arthrography of Elbow
- Elbow X-ray with Dye
- Elbow MRI with Contrast
CPT Codes:
- 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
- 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia
- 24220: Injection procedure for elbow arthrography
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
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
- 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Sower accept my insurance?
Dr. Sower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (513) 354-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sower accept in Erlanger, KY?
Dr. Sower in Erlanger, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Sower's office located?
What is Dr. Sower's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003817453.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sower?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sower
What is Dr. David Sower's specialty?
Dr. Sower is a Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist near Erlanger, KY. An emergency physician with expertise in sports medicine provides comprehensive care in this field, focusing not only on improving health and fitness but also on preventing and managing injuries and illnesses. A sports medicine physician is well-qualified and skilled in promoting wellness and understands the role of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This specialty requires a solid foundation in exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, and epidemiology. Contact Dr. Sower to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Sower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sower is affiliated with Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus, The Christ Hospital, UC Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Florence, Bethesda North Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington 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 David Sower accepting new patients in Erlanger, KY?
Yes, Dr. David Sower is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Sower offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sower's office at (513) 354-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Sower?
Please contact Dr. Sower's office at (513) 354-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Sower have?
Dr. David Sower is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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