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Dr. Raj Sureja, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Pain Medicine Specialist

Newport News, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sureja, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Raj Sureja, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA. He is board certified. Dr. Sureja graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond. Dr. Sureja is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sureja’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sureja’s office at (757) 596-1900.

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

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    Is Dr. Sureja board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Raj Sureja, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Sureja speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sureja typically treat?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sureja 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. Sureja. 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:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    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 Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    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

    What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sureja typically perform?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sureja 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. Sureja. 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)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • 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)
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    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
    • 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:

    • 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)

    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:

    • 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. Sureja accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sureja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 596-1900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sureja accept in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Sureja in Newport News, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sureja's office located?

    Dr. Raj Sureja's Primary Practice

    250 Nat Turner Blvd S

    Newport News, VA 23606

    (757) 596-1900

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

    Dr. Sureja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912967746.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sureja?

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

    What is Dr. Raj Sureja's specialty?

    Dr. Sureja is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Newport News, VA.

    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 Dr. Raj Sureja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sureja is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Sentara Leigh 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

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

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    Is Dr. Raj Sureja accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Raj Sureja is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raj Sureja offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sureja's office at (757) 596-1900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Raj Sureja?

    Please contact Dr. Sureja's office at (757) 596-1900 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sureja's office located?

    Dr. Sureja's office is located in Newport News, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Raj Sureja have?

    Dr. Raj Sureja is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.