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Dr. Alan Hurschman, MD

San Diego, CA

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    Who is Dr. Hurschman, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Alan Hurschman, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Hurschman graduated from University degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia and completed his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Mount Sinai Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hurschman is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hurschman’s office at (858) 571-3630.

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

    • Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Mount Sinai Hosp, Internal Medicine | Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program

    • Medical School: University Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna | University degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia

    What languages does Dr. Hurschman speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hurschman treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Hurschman 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. Hurschman. 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:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic pain after medical procedure
    • Chronic Pain from Injury
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain
    • Chronic post-operative pain
    • Long-term pain after surgery
    • Persistent post-procedural pain
    • Post-traumatic chronic pain
    • Long-term pain after injury
    • Persistent pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome
    • G8928: Other chronic postprocedural pain
    • G8921: Chronic pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    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:

    • 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
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47892: Other spondylosis, cervical region

    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:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Which procedures does Dr. Hurschman perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?

    Does Dr. Hurschman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hurschman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 571-3630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hurschman accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Hurschman in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Molina

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    Where is Dr. Hurschman's office located?

    Dr. Alan Hurschman's Primary Practice

    5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 204

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 571-3630

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

    Dr. Hurschman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326031980.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hurschman?

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

    What is Dr. Alan Hurschman's specialty?

    Dr. Hurschman is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near San Diego, CA. A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patient’s needs. Contact Dr. Hurschman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alan Hurschman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Hurschman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alan Hurschman accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Hurschman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alan Hurschman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hurschman's office at (858) 571-3630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alan Hurschman?

    Please contact Dr. Hurschman's office at (858) 571-3630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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