Dr. Carlos Viesca, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Anesthesiologist
,Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
El Paso, TX
26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Viesca, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Carlos Viesca, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Viesca graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Re Thomason/Ttuhsc. Dr. Viesca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Viesca’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Viesca’s office at (915) 857-4130.
Where did Dr. Viesca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Re Thomason/Ttuhsc | Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Health Sciences Center Program
Medical School: University Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua | University Autonomade Civdail Juavez | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | Universidad AutÛnoma de Chihuahua Facultad de Medicina | King Fahad Medical City Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Viesca board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Viesca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Viesca speak?
Dr. Viesca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Viesca typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Viesca 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. Viesca. 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8929: Other chronic pain
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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Viesca typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Viesca 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. Viesca. 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 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 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:
- 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:
- Spinal Nerve Block Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Nerve Root Block
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
- 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)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Viesca accept my insurance?
Dr. Viesca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 857-4130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Viesca accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Viesca in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Viesca's office located?
Dr. Carlos Viesca's Primary Practice
6151 Dew Dr Ste 300
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 857-4130
What is Dr. Viesca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Viesca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609856194.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Viesca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Viesca
What is Dr. Carlos Viesca's specialty?
Dr. Viesca is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near El Paso, TX.
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 this Dr. Carlos Viesca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Viesca is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, The Hospitals Of Providence - Sierra Campus, Christus Health, The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus 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 Carlos Viesca accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Viesca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Viesca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Viesca's office at (915) 857-4130 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Viesca?
Please contact Dr. Viesca's office at (915) 857-4130 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Viesca have?
Dr. Carlos Viesca is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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