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Dr. John Wrightson, MD
Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist
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New Castle, PA
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wrightson, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in New Castle, PA?
Dr. John Wrightson, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New Castle, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Wrightson graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Dr. Wrightson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wrightson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wrightson’s office at (724) 598-2280.
Where did Dr. Wrightson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Suny Health Science Center Syracuse, Syracuse | Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
What languages does Dr. Wrightson speak?
Dr. Wrightson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wrightson treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Wrightson 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. Wrightson. 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
What procedures does Dr. Wrightson perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Wrightson 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. Wrightson. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- 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:
- 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)
- 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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. Wrightson accept my insurance?
Dr. Wrightson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (724) 598-2280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wrightson accept in New Castle, PA?
Dr. Wrightson in New Castle, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
InterGroup Services
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Wrightson's office located?
Dr. John Wrightson's Primary Practice
3212 Wilmington Rd Ste 20
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 598-2280
What is Dr. Wrightson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wrightson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861462798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wrightson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wrightson
What is Dr. John Wrightson's specialty?
Dr. Wrightson is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near New Castle, PA. A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs. Contact Dr. Wrightson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Wrightson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wrightson is affiliated with Butler Memorial Hospital, Heritage Valley Beaver, UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Meadville Medical Center 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 John Wrightson accepting new patients in New Castle, PA?
Yes, Dr. John Wrightson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Wrightson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wrightson's office at (724) 598-2280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Wrightson?
Please contact Dr. Wrightson's office at (724) 598-2280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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