21 Years of Experience
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 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Sower is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sower’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sower typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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:
- Lower Back Muscle Strain
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Back fascia strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012D: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, subsequent encounter
What procedures does an Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sower typically perform?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee 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
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
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.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does an Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. David Sower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sower is affiliated with Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus, Bethesda North Hospital, The Christ Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, Uc Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital - Cincinnati 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 Emergency Sports Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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