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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thunder, Pain Medicine Specialist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Kenneth Thunder, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV. He is board certified. Dr. Thunder completed his residency at Stanislaus Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Thunder is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thunder’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thunder’s office at (775) 336-1256.
Where did Dr. Thunder go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanislaus Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv
Is Dr. Thunder board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Thunder, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thunder speak?
Dr. Thunder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Thunder treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thunder 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. Thunder. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
- Clinical depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
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:
- Tendon and Ligament Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Enthesopathy
- Tendon inflammation
- Ligament pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
- Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Headache
- Neck Headache
- Headache from Neck Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4486: Cervicogenic headache
What procedures does Dr. Thunder perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thunder 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. Thunder. 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
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:
- 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. Thunder accept my insurance?
Dr. Thunder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 336-1256 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thunder accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Thunder in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Renown Health / Hometown Health
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
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Where is Dr. Thunder's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Thunder's Primary Practice
6548 S McCarran Blvd Ste A
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 336-1256
What is Dr. Thunder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thunder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518929967.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thunder?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thunder
What is Dr. Kenneth Thunder's specialty?
Dr. Thunder is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Reno, NV. Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions. Contact Dr. Thunder to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Thunder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thunder is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional 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 Kenneth Thunder accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Thunder is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Thunder offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thunder's office at (775) 336-1256 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Thunder?
Please contact Dr. Thunder's office at (775) 336-1256 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Thunder have?
Dr. Kenneth Thunder is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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