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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. 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 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 as an 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 an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fuchs typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fuchs typically perform?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Fuchs' office located?
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.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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, Charlevoix Hospital 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 an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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