Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bertrand, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Cary, NC?
What languages does Dr. Bertrand speak?
Dr. Bertrand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Bertrand typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Bertrand 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. Bertrand. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Bertrand typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Bertrand 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. Bertrand. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 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/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 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)
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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Does Dr. Bertrand accept my insurance?
Dr. Bertrand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 321-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bertrand accept in Cary, NC?
Dr. Bertrand in Cary, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CareGuard
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Bertrand's office located?
Dr. Susan Bertrand's Primary Practice
251 Keisler Dr Ste 101
Cary, NC 27518
(910) 321-7246
What hospitals are Dr. Bertrand affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bertrand has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bertrand's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bertrand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285627869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bertrand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bertrand