Physician Profile
Dana E Zalkind, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zalkind
Based in Needham, MA, Dana E Zalkind, MD is listed in the NPI registry under anesthesiology. Dana graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1990. Dana is also listed as specializing in interventional pain medicine. Medicare claims data shows Dana provided 1,434 services to 1,023 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (781) 453-7839
- Email not available
Practice Locations
148 CHESTNUT ST
Needham, MA 02492
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,434 services · 1,023 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
244 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
132 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
70 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
49 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
47 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into knee nerve branch using imaging guidance | Procedure | 64454 |
45 |
| Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62321 |
32 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve | Procedure | 64405 |
26 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | Procedure | 64450 |
25 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
26 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other anesthesiology specialists in Needham 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Massachusetts Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Zalkind's specialty?
Dr. Zalkind is an anesthesiology in Needham, MA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Zalkind?
Dr. Zalkind is listed at 148 CHESTNUT ST, Needham, MA 02492. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Zalkind?
The number on file is (781) 453-7839. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Zalkind?
Dr. Zalkind's National Provider Identifier is 1114903119. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zalkind's medical education?
Dr. Zalkind attended University of Massachusetts Medical School, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Zalkind have?
Dr. Zalkind has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Zalkind known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zalkind performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Zalkind's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Zalkind. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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