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Dr. Paul Carnes, MD

Raleigh, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carnes, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Paul Carnes, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC. He is board certified. Dr. Carnes completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Tripler Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Carnes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carnes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carnes’s office at (919) 782-3456.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Tripler Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda

    Is Dr. Carnes board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Carnes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Carnes speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Carnes typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Carnes 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. Carnes. 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:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Carnes typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Carnes 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. Carnes. 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:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • 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
    • 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:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Suprascapular Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Suprascapular Nerve Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection for Shoulder Nerve
    • Shoulder Pain Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64418: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; suprascapular nerve

    Does Dr. Carnes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carnes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 782-3456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carnes accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Carnes in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Alliance Health

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Selman and company

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Carnes' office located?

    Dr. Paul Carnes' Primary Practice

    1520 Sunday Dr

    Raleigh, NC 27607

    (919) 782-3456

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

    Dr. Carnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417940990.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carnes?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Carnes's specialty?

    Dr. Carnes is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Raleigh, NC.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.

    Is this Dr. Paul Carnes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carnes is affiliated with Wakemed Cary Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Unc Health Johnston Clayton, Unc Health Rex 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Paul Carnes accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Carnes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Carnes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carnes's office at (919) 782-3456 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Carnes?

    Please contact Dr. Carnes's office at (919) 782-3456 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Carnes have?

    Dr. Paul Carnes is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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