Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zhu, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Reading, PA?
Where did Dr. Zhu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Beijing School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zhu speak?
Dr. Zhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zhu typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zhu 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. Zhu. 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:
- Bilateral Median Nerve Damage
- Median Nerve Damage
- Lower Limb Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Median Nerve Injury in Both Arms
- Bilateral Median Neuropathy
- Both Arm Nerve Damage
- Median Neuropathy
- Median Nerve Lesion
- Lower Limb Mononeuropathy
- Leg Nerve Damage
- Single Nerve Disorder in Legs
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5613: Other lesions of median nerve, bilateral upper limbs
- G5610: Other lesions of median nerve, unspecified upper limb
- G5783: Other specified mononeuropathies of bilateral lower limbs
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
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
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zhu typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zhu 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. Zhu. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management 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)
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)
- 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
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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:
- 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:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
Does Dr. Zhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Zhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 378-2225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zhu accept in Reading, PA?
Dr. Zhu in Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
St Francis Health System & St John Health System
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zhu's office located?
Dr. Jie Zhu's Primary Practice
2494 Bernville Rd Ste 200
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 378-2225
What hospitals are Dr. Zhu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Zhu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Zhu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457362386.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zhu