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Dr. John Finkenstadt, MD

Syracuse, NY

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Finkenstadt, Adult Medicine Specialist in Syracuse, NY?

    Dr. John Finkenstadt, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Finkenstadt graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Finkenstadt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Finkenstadt’s office at (315) 478-9710.

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

    • Residency: St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Family Medicine | St Josephs Hospital Health Center | St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions | State University of New York Upstate Medical University

    Is Dr. Finkenstadt board certified as an Adult Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Finkenstadt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Finkenstadt speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Finkenstadt typically treat?

    As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Finkenstadt 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. Finkenstadt. 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:

    • 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 Spinal Instability
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Unstable Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Instability
    • Lower Back Vertebral Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M532X7: Spinal instabilities, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Enthesopathy of the Lower Back and Sacrum
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • lumbosacral enthesopathy
    • lower back tendon inflammation
    • sacral ligament pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4607: Spinal enthesopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Sacral and Tailbone Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Spondylosis
    • Tailbone Arthritis
    • Degenerative Sacral Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47818: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    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 Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Finkenstadt typically perform?

    As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Finkenstadt 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. Finkenstadt. 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:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

    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

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Finkenstadt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Finkenstadt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 478-9710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Finkenstadt accept in Syracuse, NY?

    Dr. Finkenstadt in Syracuse, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Finkenstadt's office located?

    Dr. John Finkenstadt's Primary Practice

    475 Irving Ave Ste 402

    Syracuse, NY 13210

    (315) 478-9710

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

    Dr. Finkenstadt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770593360.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Finkenstadt?

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

    What is Dr. John Finkenstadt's specialty?

    Dr. Finkenstadt is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Syracuse, NY.

    What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?

    The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.

    Is this Dr. John Finkenstadt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Finkenstadt is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see an Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adult Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is John Finkenstadt accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?

    Yes, Dr. John Finkenstadt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Finkenstadt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Finkenstadt's office at (315) 478-9710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Finkenstadt?

    Please contact Dr. Finkenstadt's office at (315) 478-9710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Finkenstadt have?

    Dr. John Finkenstadt is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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