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Dr. Jalaja Piska, MD

Dr. Jalaja Piska, MD

Frankfort, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Piska, Anesthesiologist in Frankfort, IL?

    Dr. Jalaja Piska, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Frankfort, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Piska graduated from Bldea Sri Bm Patil Med Coll, Karnataka University, Bijapur, Karnataka and completed her residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pain Management. Dr. Piska is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piska’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piska’s office at (815) 929-9700.

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

    • Fellowship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, Chicago

    • Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pain Management | Loyola University | Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Loyola University,University of Florida School of Medicine

    • Medical School: Bldea Sri Bm Patil Med Coll, Karnataka University, Bijapur, Karnataka | Bldea Sri Bm Patil Med Coll, Karnataka University, Bijapur, Karnataka | Dharwad University

    Is Dr. Piska board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jalaja Piska, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Piska speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Telugu

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Piska typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Piska 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. Piska. 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 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:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    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:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
    • Worn Spinal Discs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Piska typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Piska 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. Piska. 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:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • 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

    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

    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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Piska accept my insurance?

    Dr. Piska accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 929-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Piska accept in Frankfort, IL?

    Dr. Piska in Frankfort, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CCMSI

    • Cigna Group

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Piska's office located?

    Dr. Jalaja Piska's Primary Practice

    10095 W Lincoln Hwy

    Frankfort, IL 60423

    (815) 929-9700

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    Dr. Jalaja Piska's Practice 2

    333 Madison St

    Joliet, IL 60435

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    Dr. Jalaja Piska's Practice 3

    500 W Court St

    Kankakee, IL 60901

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

    Dr. Piska's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427035815.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piska?

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

    What is Dr. Jalaja Piska's specialty?

    Dr. Piska is a Anesthesiologist near Frankfort, IL.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Jalaja Piska affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Piska is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Olympia Fields Hospital, Riverside Medical Center - Kankakee, Il 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 Jalaja Piska accepting new patients in Frankfort, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Jalaja Piska is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jalaja Piska offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Piska's office at (815) 929-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jalaja Piska?

    Please contact Dr. Piska's office at (815) 929-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jalaja Piska have?

    Dr. Jalaja Piska is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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