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Dr. Ritu Bhambhani, MD

Abingdon, MD

26 Years of Experience

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    Who is Dr. Bhambhani, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Abingdon, MD?

    Dr. Ritu Bhambhani, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Abingdon, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Bhambhani graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis and completed her residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Anesthesiology; Western Reserve Care Sys, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Bhambhani is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhambhani’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhambhani’s office at (410) 569-3333.

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

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Anesthesiology; Western Reserve Care Sys, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Medical School: Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India | Butler University in Indianapolis | Agartala Government Medical College

    Is Dr. Bhambhani board certified in Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ritu Bhambhani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Bhambhani speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Bhambhani treat?

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

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar 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

    What procedures does Dr. Bhambhani perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bhambhani 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. Bhambhani. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
    • Cervical Facet Denervation
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

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

    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. Bhambhani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bhambhani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 569-3333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bhambhani accept in Abingdon, MD?

    Dr. Bhambhani in Abingdon, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareGuard

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Delaware

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bhambhani's office located?

    Dr. Ritu Bhambhani's Primary Practice

    100 Walter Ward Blvd Ste 300

    Abingdon, MD 21009

    (410) 569-3333

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    Dr. Ritu Bhambhani's Practice 2

    312 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 102

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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    Dr. Ritu Bhambhani's Practice 3

    5430 Campbell Blvd Ste 111

    White Marsh, MD 21162

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

    Dr. Bhambhani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053394130.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhambhani?

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

    What is Dr. Ritu Bhambhani's specialty?

    Dr. Bhambhani is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Abingdon, MD. 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. Bhambhani to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ritu Bhambhani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Bhambhani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Ritu Bhambhani accepting new patients in Abingdon, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ritu Bhambhani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ritu Bhambhani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bhambhani's office at (410) 569-3333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ritu Bhambhani?

    Please contact Dr. Bhambhani's office at (410) 569-3333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ritu Bhambhani have?

    Dr. Ritu Bhambhani is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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