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Dr. Christopher Twombly, MD

Reno, NV

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Twombly, Physiatrist in Reno, NV?

    Dr. Christopher Twombly, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Twombly graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Twombly is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Twombly’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Twombly’s office at (775) 828-2873.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Vchsc | University of Colorado Program A

    • Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington

    Is Dr. Twombly board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Twombly, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Twombly speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Twombly treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Twombly 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. Twombly. 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 with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4186: Other forms of scoliosis, lumbar region

    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:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical 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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    What procedures does Dr. Twombly perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Twombly 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. Twombly. 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
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • 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:

    • 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)
    • 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 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)

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

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

    Does Dr. Twombly accept my insurance?

    Dr. Twombly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 828-2873 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Twombly accept in Reno, NV?

    Dr. Twombly in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Renown Health / Hometown Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Twombly's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Twombly's Primary Practice

    6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste A4

    Reno, NV 89509

    (775) 828-2873

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

    Dr. Twombly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679559751.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Twombly?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Twombly's specialty?

    Dr. Twombly is a Physiatrist near Reno, NV. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Twombly to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Twombly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Twombly is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Tahoe Forest Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health 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

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    Is Christopher Twombly accepting new patients in Reno, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Twombly is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Twombly offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Twombly's office at (775) 828-2873 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Twombly?

    Please contact Dr. Twombly's office at (775) 828-2873 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Twombly have?

    Dr. Christopher Twombly is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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