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Who is Dr. Austin, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Kenneth Austin, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fort Wayne, IN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Austin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Austin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Austin’s office at (260) 266-5370.
Where did Dr. Austin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky
Is Dr. Austin board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Austin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Austin speak?
Dr. Austin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Austin typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Austin 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. Austin. 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:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of the Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis
- Disc Spinal Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M9973: Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Austin typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Austin 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. Austin. 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:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid 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
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
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
- 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)
- 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
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)
- 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 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)
Does Dr. Austin accept my insurance?
Dr. Austin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 266-5370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Austin accept in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Austin in Fort Wayne, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Where is Dr. Austin's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Austin's Primary Practice
11104 Parkview Circle Dr Ste 20
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 266-5370
What is Dr. Austin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366422529.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Austin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Austin
What is Dr. Kenneth Austin's specialty?
Dr. Austin is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Fort Wayne, IN.
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. Kenneth Austin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Austin is affiliated with Parkview Regional Medical Center, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, The Orthopedic Hospital, Lutheran Hospital - Indiana, Springfield Memorial Hospital, Parkview Bryan 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 Kenneth Austin accepting new patients in Fort Wayne, IN?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Austin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Austin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Austin's office at (260) 266-5370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Austin?
Please contact Dr. Austin's office at (260) 266-5370 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Austin have?
Dr. Kenneth Austin is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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