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Dr. Carlos Botero, MD

Dr. Carlos Botero, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Anesthesiologist, Addiction Medicine Specialist, Pain Medicine Specialist

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. 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 and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Botero’s office at (813) 999-2000.

    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 as an 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 an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Botero typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Botero typically perform?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Botero 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Neck/upper back pain injection
    • Facet joint block
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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 Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    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

    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

    Does Dr. Botero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Botero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 999-2000 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Botero's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Botero's Primary Practice

    541 S Florida Ave

    Lakeland, FL 33801

    (813) 999-2000

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    Dr. Carlos Botero's Practice 2

    702 N Alexander St

    Plant City, FL 33563

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    What is Dr. Botero's NPI number?A 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 an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Lakeland, FL.

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

    Yes, Dr. Botero is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Tampa General Hospital, Ascension Providence Rochester 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. 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 (813) 999-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos Botero?

    Please contact Dr. Botero's office at (813) 999-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Botero's office located?

    Dr. Botero's offices are located in Lakeland, FL and Plant City, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Botero have?

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