5.0
(169)Dr. Paul Leo, MD
Thornton, CO
34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leo, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Thornton, CO?
Where did Dr. Leo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, General Surgery
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny
Is Dr. Leo board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Leo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Leo speak?
Dr. Leo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Leo typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Leo 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. Leo. 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Leo typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Leo 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. Leo. 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:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- 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
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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)
Also known as:
- Spinal Nerve Block Injection
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Nerve Root Block
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
- 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:
- 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
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)
Does Dr. Leo accept my insurance?
Dr. Leo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 287-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leo accept in Thornton, CO?
Dr. Leo in Thornton, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Leo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Leo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Leo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 169 reviews
Office Experience
97% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
66% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
94% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Paul Leo an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Leo has been rated and reviewed by 169 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Leo, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Leo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821006123.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leo