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Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, MD

Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, MD

Frederick, MD

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gonchigar, Pain Medicine Specialist in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Gonchigar completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Anesthesiology Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery. Dr. Gonchigar is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonchigar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonchigar’s office at (703) 443-8000.

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

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Anesthesiology Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences

    Is Dr. Gonchigar board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Gonchigar speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Kannada

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Gonchigar treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gonchigar 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. Gonchigar. 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
    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome
    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    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:

    • 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:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region
    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, 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

    What procedures does Dr. Gonchigar perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gonchigar 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. Gonchigar. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • 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)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal 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)
    • 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
    • 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 Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Neck/upper back pain 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)
    • 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)
    • 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections
    • Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 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
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
    • SI Joint Radiofrequency Ablation
    • Nerve Burning for SI Joint Pain
    • Sacroiliac Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
    • 64625: Radiofrequency ablation, nerves innervating the sacroiliac joint, with image guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or computed tomography)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
    • Cervical Facet Denervation
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Lumbar or Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve Block
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • Sympathetic Nerve Block (Back)
    • Paravertebral Sympathetic Injection
    • Lower Back Nerve Block for Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64520: Injection, anesthetic agent; lumbar or thoracic (paravertebral sympathetic)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Knee Nerve Ablation
    • Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
    • Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    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. Gonchigar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gonchigar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 443-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gonchigar accept in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Gonchigar in Frederick, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gonchigar's office located?

    Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar's Primary Practice

    196 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 215

    Frederick, MD 21702

    (703) 443-8000

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    Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar's Practice 2

    80 Sherry Ln

    Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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    Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar's Practice 3

    11350 Pembrooke Sq Ste 304

    Waldorf, MD 20603

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

    Dr. Gonchigar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043275449.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonchigar?

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

    What is Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar's specialty?

    Dr. Gonchigar is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Frederick, MD. 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. Gonchigar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gonchigar is affiliated with CalvertHealth Medical Center, MedStar St. Mary's 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 Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gonchigar's office at (703) 443-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar?

    Please contact Dr. Gonchigar's office at (703) 443-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar have?

    Dr. Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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