Compare 2 pain management specialists in Lakewood, CA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Pain Management Specialists
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Most common: MD
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Lakewood has 2 pain management specialists. The most common credential is MD (50%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and UCSF Medical Center. Local training programs run through UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCSF School of Medicine.
The first visit takes 45 to 60 minutes. The pain specialist will take a detailed pain history: location, character, triggers, what makes it better or worse, and previous treatments. They will review imaging and perform a physical and neurological exam. The treatment plan may include medication adjustments, a series of diagnostic or therapeutic injections, physical therapy, and in some cases psychological support for coping strategies. Expect a multi-step approach rather than a single solution.
See a pain management specialist for back or neck pain lasting more than three months, pain after spinal surgery that persists, sciatica or radiculopathy not responding to conservative treatment, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), neuropathic pain (nerve damage), cancer pain, and chronic pain from any cause that is significantly affecting your daily function and quality of life.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Epidural steroid injection: $1,000-3,000 · Nerve block: $500-2,000 · Spinal cord stimulator: $30,000-50,000
Lakewood, CA has 2 licensed pain management specialists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pain management specialists in Lakewood, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. An epidural steroid injection costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. A spinal cord stimulator costs $30,000 to $50,000. Actual costs in Lakewood, CA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Insurance typically limits the number of epidural injections per year (usually three to six). Spinal cord stimulators require a successful trial period before permanent implantation is approved. Multi-step authorization is normal for advanced pain procedures.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Lakewood, CA has 2 pain management specialists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some pain management specialists in Lakewood, CA accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers pain management services in all states. Coverage for advanced procedures (stimulators, implantable pumps) varies by state and requires prior authorization. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.
During initial treatment, visits may be every two to four weeks. Patients on stable pain management plans typically visit every one to three months. Opioid prescriptions often require monthly visits per regulatory requirements. With 2 pain management specialists in Lakewood, CA, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Pain Management Specialists in the area may have trained at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine, and Stanford University School of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Pain management visits and procedures are covered under medical insurance. Epidural injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation typically require prior authorization. Insurance often limits the number of injections per year. Spinal cord stimulators require extensive prior authorization with documented failure of conservative treatments. Most plans cover the trial period and permanent implant when criteria are met.