PAINCARE SURGICENTER
NPI 1083691331
Clinic/Center - Pain in Irvine, CA

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint

This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.

This service was performed 107 times for 47 patients

Destruction of nerves supplying joint between spine and pelvis using imaging guidance

This procedure involves the use of imaging technology to accurately locate and destroy specific nerves in the joint between your spine and pelvis. The goal is to reduce pain by interrupting the nerve signals responsible for your discomfort.

This service was performed 82 times for 38 patients

Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint

This procedure involves the use of imaging technology to guide a needle to the nerves of a single facet joint in the upper or middle spine. The nerves are then treated to alleviate pain and improve mobility.

This service was performed 65 times for 34 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into spine and pelvis nerve using imaging guidance

This procedure involves the careful introduction of a pain-relieving solution into the spine or pelvis nerve. A special imaging technology is used for precise placement. It's designed to alleviate discomfort and inflammation in these areas.

This service was performed 44 times for 19 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level

This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.

This service was performed 16 times for 12 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.

This service was performed 94 times for 33 patients

Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance

This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.

This service was performed 76 times for 49 patients

Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level

This procedure involves injecting medication into a joint in your upper or middle spine. It's performed under imaging guidance for precision. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. It's a single-level process, meaning one joint is treated at a time.

This service was performed 79 times for 28 patients

Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography

This procedure involves injecting medicine into the sacroiliac joint, located in the lower back. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. Anesthetic is used for immediate pain relief, while a steroid helps decrease inflammation over time. Arthrography, a type of imaging, may be used for precision.

This service was performed 116 times for 46 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number

05D2242724

Facility Type

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Certificate Effective Date

November 10, 2025

Certificate Expiration Date

November 09, 2027

Laboratory Director

LARRY HO

Certificate Type

Certificate of Waiver

Certificate Type Description

This CLIA certificate is issued to Paincare Surgicenter to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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