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Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD

(Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD)

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Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Professional interests include: nerve block injection, spine problems, facet injection, and more.

290 S Livingston Avenue Suite 1
Livingston, NJ 07039

(973) 533-0954

Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.

Office Locations

290 S Livingston Avenue Suite 1
Livingston, NJ 07039

(973) 533-0954

(973) 533-0958

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400 New York 211 Suite 12
Middletown, NY 10940

(845) 381-1164

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Some issues Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ during 2012 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	317
injections	69
nerve block	48
pain management	48
spinal procedures	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ during 2013 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
complementary or alternative therapy	14
doctor visit	752
injections	97
manual therapy	53
nerve block	70
pain management	70
spinal procedures	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	35
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	56
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ during 2014 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
complementary or alternative therapy	35
doctor visit	776
injections	133
nerve block	83
pain management	83
spinal procedures	83

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	57
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ during 2015 were rehabilitation, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	976
injections	104
nerve block	68
pain management	68
rehabilitation	346
spinal procedures	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	95
vascular procedures	95

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	212
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ during 2016 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	895
injections	119
nerve block	88
pain management	100
spinal procedures	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
vascular procedures	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	658
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vascular procedures	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ during 2018 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	637
injections	23
nerve block	23
pain management	23
spinal procedures	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ during 2019 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	446
injections	60
nerve block	40
pain management	40
spinal procedures	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ during 2020 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
injections	18
nerve block	18
pain management	18
spinal procedures	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Livingston, NJ were rehabilitation, injections, pain management and nerve block.

aspiration	28
complementary or alternative therapy	24
doctor visit	488
injections	77
manual therapy	53
nerve block	54
pain management	56
rehabilitation	346
spinal procedures	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
vascular procedures	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD.

**Gender**
Female	50
Male	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	3
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	2
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: New York

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chinweike Izeogu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$784 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $443	VECTRIS $269	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $72
Nevro Corp.	$189 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $189
Boston Scientific Corporation	$181 GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $88	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $80	WAVEWRITER ALPHA $13
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.	$136 DTRAX Spinal System $136
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated	$109 $109
Other	$384 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $102	SUBSYS $86	SPRINT PNS System $81	Zipsor $43	Morphabond ER $24	Other $48