Educating, promoting, and advocating high quality interventional pain management techniques of pain.

Paducah, KY
Joined September 2009
What does CMS’s Ambulatory Specialty Model mean for interventional pain physicians? Explore physician selection, payment adjustments, quality measures, and financial risk with practical considerations for participating practices. PUBMED: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4280…
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What can real-world data tell us about peripheral nerve stimulation? The PNS IMPACT study examines clinical outcomes, healthcare utilization, and economic impact using a retrospective clinical analysis and national claims data. PUBMED: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4280…
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Pain Physician features a practical summary of ASIPP’s 2026 facet joint intervention guidelines, covering diagnostic blocks, radiofrequency ablation, patient selection, image guidance, and safety considerations. ow.ly/Bt9l50ZV8lU
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How could the proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule affect your practice? A review in the Pain Physician examines proposed reimbursement changes and their implications for interventional pain practices, sustainable care, and patient access. painphysicianjournal.com/cur…
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ASIPP is creating more opportunities than ever for Residents and Fellows at the 2027 Annual Meeting in Orlando. More opportunities to present. More opportunities to participate. More reasons to be in Orlando. Learn more: conta.cc/4im45NM
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VA Community Care Update: Precertification is no longer required for CCN providers before providing authorized care for Veterans. VAPP is being taken offline. Providers should continue care under existing VA authorizations and SEOCs. Read more: asipp.org/va-community-care-…
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ASIPP submitted four comment letters to CMS on key CY 2027 payment, coding, and policy issues affecting interventional pain care. Topics include the PFS, ASM, ASC payments, neuromodulation, and CPT policy. Read more: asipp.org/asipp-submits-comm…
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The five Medicare Administrative Contractors that proposed eliminating coverage for nearly all peripheral nerve procedures have posted final LCDs. Notice period opened Sept. 10, 2026. Policies take effect on or after Oct. 25, 2026. Full story: asipp.org/final-peripheral-n…
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ASIPP is creating more opportunities than ever for Residents and Fellows at the 2027 Annual Meeting in Orlando. More opportunities to present. More opportunities to participate. More reasons to be in Orlando. Learn more: conta.cc/4im45NM
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ASIPP is creating more opportunities than ever for Residents and Fellows at the 2027 Annual Meeting in Orlando. More opportunities to present. More opportunities to participate. More reasons to be in Orlando. Learn more: conta.cc/4im45NM
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That’s a wrap on two days of hands-on workshops in Memphis! Thank you to our outstanding faculty for sharing their expertise and to everyone who joined us for an excellent weekend. We hope to see you at the next ASIPP Hands-On Workshop! #ASIPP #InterventionalPainManagement
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A great afternoon of learning is happening at today’s Regenerative Medicine and Interventional Techniques in IPM Hands-On Workshops. #ASIPP #InterventionalPainManagement #RegenerativeMedicine
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Hands-on education is going strong in Memphis! ASIPP’s Hands-On Workshops are underway, with attendees gaining hands-on experience alongside expert faculty. #ASIPP #InterventionalPainManagement #RegenerativeMedicine
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Good morning! Day 2 of ASIPP’s Hands-On Workshops is underway in Memphis! We started the day with an important talk on Physician and ASC Fee Schedules from Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti and an overview of today’s workshops from Dr. Mahendra Sanapati.
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The Ultrasound for Regenerative Medicine Hands-On Workshop has concluded. We look forward to seeing everyone at tomorrow’s workshops!
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Inside the lab this afternoon in Memphis! More from today’s Ultrasound for Regenerative Medicine Hands-On Workshop.
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There’s a lot of excellent hands-on learning happening in Memphis right now at ASIPP’s Ultrasound for Regenerative Medicine Workshop!
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The Ultrasound for Regenerative Medicine Hands-On Workshop continues today with a talk about Ultrasound of Soft Tissues by Dr. Art Watanabe and an equipment overview with Mark Escardia.
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Good morning from Memphis! ☀️ The Ultrasound for Regenerative Medicine Hands-On Workshop began with an introduction by Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti and Dr. Sheri Albers. Dr. Albers spoke on Ultrasound Artifacts and Dr. Navneet Boddu spoke on Ultrasound of Joints.
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