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Dr. Robert Nesbitt, MD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nesbitt, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Robert Nesbitt, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nesbitt completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Anesthesiology; Baptist Hlth System Inc, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Nesbitt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nesbitt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nesbitt’s office at (205) 723-0088.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Anesthesiology; Baptist Hlth System Inc, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    Is Dr. Nesbitt board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Nesbitt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Nesbitt speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nesbitt typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nesbitt 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. Nesbitt. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nesbitt typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nesbitt 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. Nesbitt. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

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

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • 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

    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

    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 (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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Nesbitt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nesbitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 723-0088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nesbitt accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Nesbitt in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Amtrust North America

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nesbitt's office located?

    Dr. Robert Nesbitt's Primary Practice

    2700 10th Ave S Ste 444

    Birmingham, AL 35205

    (205) 723-0088

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    Dr. Robert Nesbitt's Practice 2

    7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Ste 110

    Hoover, AL 35242

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    Dr. Robert Nesbitt's Practice 3

    800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 710

    Birmingham, AL 35205

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

    Dr. Nesbitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891770855.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nesbitt?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Nesbitt's specialty?

    Dr. Nesbitt is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Birmingham, AL.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Robert Nesbitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nesbitt is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Uab Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist. 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 Robert Nesbitt accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Nesbitt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Nesbitt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nesbitt's office at (205) 723-0088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Nesbitt?

    Please contact Dr. Nesbitt's office at (205) 723-0088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Nesbitt have?

    Dr. Robert Nesbitt is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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