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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scowcroft, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. James Scowcroft, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lees Summit, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Scowcroft graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Pain Management; Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Anesthesiology. Dr. Scowcroft is fluent in English and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scowcroft’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scowcroft’s office at (816) 763-1559.
Where did Dr. Scowcroft go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Pain Management; Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Anesthesiology | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Scowcroft board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Scowcroft, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Scowcroft speak?
Dr. Scowcroft and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
What conditions does Dr. Scowcroft treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Scowcroft 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. Scowcroft. 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 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
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Scowcroft perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Scowcroft 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. Scowcroft. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- 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
- 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)
- 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 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)
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:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
- Spinal neurostimulator removal
- Spinal cord stimulator revision
- Implanted pain device removal
CPT Codes:
- 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
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. Scowcroft accept my insurance?
Dr. Scowcroft accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 763-1559 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scowcroft accept in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Scowcroft in Lees Summit, MO 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 Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Scowcroft's office located?
Dr. James Scowcroft's Primary Practice
200 NE Missouri Rd Ste 100
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 763-1559
What is Dr. Scowcroft's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scowcroft's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285615450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scowcroft?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scowcroft
What is Dr. James Scowcroft's specialty?
Dr. Scowcroft is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Lees Summit, MO. 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. Scowcroft to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Scowcroft affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scowcroft is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute, Centerpoint Medical Center, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center 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
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Is James Scowcroft accepting new patients in Lees Summit, MO?
Yes, Dr. James Scowcroft is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Scowcroft offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scowcroft's office at (816) 763-1559 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Scowcroft?
Please contact Dr. Scowcroft's office at (816) 763-1559 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Scowcroft have?
Dr. James Scowcroft is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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