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Dr. Gary Fuchs, MD

Petoskey, MI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fuchs, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Petoskey, MI?

    Dr. Gary Fuchs, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Petoskey, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Fuchs completed his residency at Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Fuchs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuchs’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuchs’s office.

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

    • Residency: Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Brookdale University Hospital Med Center

    Is Dr. Fuchs board certified in Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Fuchs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Fuchs speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fuchs treat?

    As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fuchs 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. Fuchs. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal 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:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Spine Condition of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • lumbar spondylopathy
    • lower back spinal inflammation
    • lumbar spondyloarthropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4696: Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Fuchs perform?

    As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fuchs 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. Fuchs. 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
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    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. Fuchs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fuchs 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. Fuchs accept in Petoskey, MI?

    Dr. Fuchs in Petoskey, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fuchs' office located?

    Dr. Gary Fuchs' Primary Practice

    1890 US Highway 131

    Petoskey, MI 49770

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    Dr. Gary Fuchs' Practice 2

    105 Arbor Ln

    Alpena, MI 49707

    (231) 487-4650

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    Dr. Gary Fuchs' Practice 3

    2390 Mitchell Park Dr Ste B

    Petoskey, MI 49770

    (231) 487-4650

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

    Dr. Fuchs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780666487.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuchs?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Fuchs's specialty?

    Dr. Fuchs is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Petoskey, MI. Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches. Contact Dr. Fuchs to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Fuchs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fuchs is affiliated with McLaren Northern Michigan, MyMichigan Medical Center Sault 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

    Where can I learn more about Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Gary Fuchs accepting new patients in Petoskey, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Fuchs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Fuchs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fuchs's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Fuchs?

    Please contact Dr. Fuchs's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Fuchs have?

    Dr. Gary Fuchs is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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