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Dr. Richard Wolkowitz, MD
Buena Vista, CO
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wolkowitz, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Buena Vista, CO?
Dr. Richard Wolkowitz, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Buena Vista, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Wolkowitz graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wolkowitz is fluent in English, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, Flemish, Georgian, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Japanese, Lao, Latin, Moldavian, Moldovan, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Sanskrit, Semitic languages, Serbian, Sindhi, Slovenian, Somali, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tonga (Tonga Islands), Vietnamese, Welsh, and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wolkowitz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wolkowitz’s office.
Where did Dr. Wolkowitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine | UNIVERSITY HOSPS AND CLINICS
Is Dr. Wolkowitz board certified in Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wolkowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Wolkowitz speak?
Dr. Wolkowitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Bengali
Burmese
Croatian
Dutch
English
Finnish
Flemish
Georgian
German
Hebrew
Indonesian
Japanese
Lao
Latin
Moldavian
Moldovan
Norwegian
Polish
Romanian
Sanskrit
Semitic languages
Serbian
Sindhi
Slovenian
Somali
Tamil
Telugu
Thai
Tonga (Tonga Islands)
Vietnamese
Welsh
Yiddish
What conditions does Dr. Wolkowitz treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wolkowitz 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. Wolkowitz. 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Mid-Back 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
- Thoracic Spondylosis
- Mid-Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Thoracic Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
- M47814: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Mid-Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
- Thoracic Radiculopathy
- Upper Back Nerve Compression
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
- M5414: Radiculopathy, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
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:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Which procedures does Dr. Wolkowitz perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Wolkowitz may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wolkowitz's office.
Does Dr. Wolkowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Wolkowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wolkowitz accept in Buena Vista, CO?
Dr. Wolkowitz in Buena Vista, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wolkowitz's office located?
What is Dr. Wolkowitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wolkowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477547461.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolkowitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wolkowitz
What is Dr. Richard Wolkowitz's specialty?
Dr. Wolkowitz is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Buena Vista, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Wolkowitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Wolkowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wolkowitz is affiliated with San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Richard Wolkowitz accepting new patients in Buena Vista, CO?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wolkowitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Wolkowitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wolkowitz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Wolkowitz?
Please contact Dr. Wolkowitz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Wolkowitz have?
Dr. Richard Wolkowitz is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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