Dr. John Serpa, MD
Hialeah, FL
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Serpa, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Hialeah, FL?
Where did Dr. Serpa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Jackson Memorial Hospital/ Anesthesiology | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: University Central Del Este (Uce)- Esc De Med- San Pedro De MacOris | Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina
Is Dr. Serpa board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. John Serpa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Serpa speak?
Dr. Serpa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Serpa typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Serpa 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. Serpa. 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 Muscle Strain
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Back fascia strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012D: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Serpa typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Serpa 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. Serpa. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- 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)
- 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:
- 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. Serpa accept my insurance?
Dr. Serpa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 698-9077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Serpa accept in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Serpa in Hialeah, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Integrated Home Care Services
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Serpa's office located?
Dr. John Serpa's Primary Practice
1800 W 68th St Ste 115
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 698-9077
What hospitals are Dr. Serpa affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Serpa has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Serpa's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Serpa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407836232.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Serpa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Serpa