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Dr. Carlos Botero, MD

Dr. Carlos Botero, MD

Lakeland, FL

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Botero, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Carlos Botero, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Botero graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Metrohealth Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Botero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Botero’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Botero’s office at (863) 682-7246.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Metrohealth Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Baylor College Of Med | Baylor College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia | Pontifical University Javeriana / Faculty of Medicine | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina

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

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Botero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Botero speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Botero treat?

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

    • 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 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Pain
    • Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neuralgia
    • Neuritis
    • Nerve inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Forestier's Disease in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • DISH in Lower Back
    • Ankylosing Hyperostosis of Lumbar Spine
    • Bone Growth in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4816: Ankylosing hyperostosis [Forestier], lumbar region

    Which procedures does Dr. Botero perform as a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Does Dr. Botero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Botero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 682-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Botero accept in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Botero in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Botero's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Botero's Primary Practice

    541 S Florida Ave

    Lakeland, FL 33801

    (863) 682-7246

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    Dr. Carlos Botero's Practice 2

    301 N Alexander St

    Plant City, FL 33563

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

    Dr. Botero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902880933.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Botero?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Botero's specialty?

    Dr. Botero is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Lakeland, FL. 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. Botero to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Botero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Botero is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Carlos Botero accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Botero is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Botero offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Botero's office at (863) 682-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Botero?

    Please contact Dr. Botero's office at (863) 682-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Botero have?

    Dr. Carlos Botero is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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