Browse pain management specialists in Puerto Rico.
19
Pain Management Specialists
100%
Accepting patients
95%
Most common: MD
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Puerto Rico has 19 licensed pain management specialists, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (95%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 5%.
89% accept Medicare. The most widely accepted carriers include medicare, qhp-33602, qhp-17091, centene, and qhp-44228.
Puerto Rico has 19 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 Puerto Rico are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among pain management specialists in Puerto Rico include medicare, qhp-33602, qhp-17091, centene, and qhp-44228. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
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 Puerto Rico 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. Puerto Rico has 19 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.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Puerto Rico, 95% hold the MD credential and 5% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
89% of pain management specialists in Puerto Rico accept Medicare. Medicare covers pain management visits and medically necessary procedures (epidural injections, nerve blocks). Spinal cord stimulators require documented failure of conservative treatments. Physical therapy is covered. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
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 19 pain management specialists in Puerto Rico, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Top accepted carriers in Puerto Rico include medicare, qhp-33602, qhp-17091, centene, and qhp-44228.
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.