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- Sparks location main office
4838 Sparks Blvd Ste 102, Sparks, NV 89436 - Reno location
645 N Arlington Ave Ste 670, Reno, NV 89503
About Dr. Luu
Michael Luu, DO practices pain medicine in Sparks, NV. Michael is a 2019 graduate of Edward Via Col of Osteo Medicine-Virginia Campus. Michael is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology — pain medicine. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 3,036 services to 407 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962963223.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (775) 870-1480
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4838 SPARKS BLVD STE 102
Sparks, NV 89436
645 N Arlington Ave Ste 670
Reno, NV 89503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pain Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Chronic back pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Neuropathy
- Sciatica
Abdominal & visceral pain
- Chronic abdominal pain
Cancer
- Cancer pain
Chest
Chronic pain
- Post-surgical pain
Feet
Foot & ankle pain
Head & Face
- Migraines
- Occipital neuralgia
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Headaches
- Cluster Headaches
- Neck-Related Headaches
Joint & soft tissue pain
Joint pain
- Gout
- Hip pain
- Wrist Cartilage Tear
Joints
- Arthritis
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Knee pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
Muscle pain
- Muscle knots and spasms
Muscles
Nerve pain
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Post-stroke pain
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Nerves
- Carpal tunnel
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Phantom limb pain
- Pinched nerve
- Piriformis syndrome
- Shingles pain
Pelvic & nerve pain
- Pudendal nerve pain
Pelvis
Shoulder & arm pain
Spine
- Arthritis of the spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Spinal compression fracture
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tailbone pain
- Whiplash
Spine pain
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Facet joint pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Epidural steroid injection
- Nerve block
- Pain management
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Spinal cord stimulator
Device management
- Pain pump refill
Diagnostics
- Discogram
Implants
- Pain pump implant
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Infusions
- Ketamine Infusions
- Lidocaine Infusion for Chronic Pain
Injections
- Botox for migraines
- Botox for muscle spasms
- Bursa injection
- Carpal tunnel steroid injection
- Celiac plexus block
- Cryoneurolysis
- Facet Joint Injections
- Facial nerve block for headache
- Fluoroscopy-guided spine injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Lumbar sympathetic block
- Medial branch block
- SI Joint Injections
- Stellate ganglion block
- Tendon Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections
Integrative medicine
- Acupuncture for chronic pain
Medication
- Medical Cannabis Evaluation
- Prescription Medication Management
Minimally invasive procedures
- Epidural Lysis Of Adhesions
- Genicular nerve ablation
- Percutaneous disc decompression
- Spinal bone nerve ablation
Neuromodulation
- Dorsal root ganglion stimulation
- Spinal cord stimulator trial
Regenerative
- PRP therapy
- Stem Cell Therapy
Regenerative medicine
- Prolotherapy
Spine
- Interspinous Spacer
- Kyphoplasty
- Mild procedure for spinal stenosis
- SI Joint Fusion
- Vertebroplasty
Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cold laser therapy
- Dry needling
- E-Stim Therapy
- Electroacupuncture
- Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
- Shockwave Therapy
Therapy & counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for pain
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,036 services · 407 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Pain Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Pain Medicine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Pain Medicine |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
167 | As often as other peers in Pain Medicine |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,360 | Less often than most peers in Pain Medicine |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
195 | Less often than most peers in Pain Medicine |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | Billing code | Q9966 |
1,000 | More often than most peers in Pain Medicine |
| Chronic pain management and treatment, monthly bundle including, diagnosis; assessment and monitoring; administration of a validated pain rating scale or tool; the development, implementation, revision, and/or maintenance of a person-centered care plan th | Billing code | G3002 |
99 | Less often than most peers in Pain Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
85 | Less often than most peers in Pain Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
77 | More often than most peers in Pain Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other pain specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Trained at Edward Via Col of Osteo Medicine-Virginia Campus 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Edward Via Col of Osteo Medicine-Virginia Campus 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 5 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 5
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Luu specialize in?
Dr. Luu is a pain specialist in Sparks, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pain Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Luu located?
Dr. Luu is listed at 4838 Sparks Blvd Ste 102, Sparks, NV 89436. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Luu's phone number?
The number on file is (775) 870-1480. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Luu?
Dr. Luu's National Provider Identifier is 1962963223. 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
Where did Dr. Luu go to medical school?
Dr. Luu attended Edward Via Col of Osteo Medicine-Virginia Campus, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Luu have?
Dr. Luu has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Luu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Luu performs procedures including injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Luu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Luu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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