Our FAQ page provides clear, organized answers about our interventional pain management services, insurance, appointments, procedures, and patient resources.
About Our Practice
Currently, only our main Lewisville office is available.
Medical City Lewisville, off Main St. and I‑35. Enter the hospital lobby, take the elevators on the right to the second floor.
Dr. Eric Anderson and Dr. John Broadnax. View bios.
Interventional pain management is a specialized field that uses minimally invasive procedures and targeted treatments—such as injections, nerve blocks, and neurostimulation—to alleviate chronic pain by disrupting pain signals, reducing inflammation, or stimulating nerves for relief.
Appointment & Scheduling
Yes of course! Discuss a recurring schedule with our staff during your visit.
We require 48 hours’ notice to avoid a cancellation fee. Same‑day changes may incur charges.
Procedures are scheduled on Tuesdays & Wednesdays; alternating Thursdays for procedures without sedation.
Valid photo ID, insurance card, list of current medications, and any relevant medical records or imaging results. Complete the pre‑visit form emailed to you.
It depends on your insurance plan. Please check with your insurer or our staff.
Call us at (972) 866-4246 or use our online scheduling portal (link here).
Insurance & Billing
An insurer’s approval required before proceeding with recommended treatments. We handle the process and keep you informed.
Coverage varies by plan. We verify benefits and provide cost estimates within 3–7 days of providing a treatment.
Yes, except for telehealth services in pain management.
Most major plans (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, Baylor Scott & White, and others). We do not accept Star Plus or Medicaid.
Procedures & Treatments
Yes—ice on the day of procedure, 15-20 minutes per session, use a barrier (such as a towel) between ice and skin; heat thereafter.
Medication dispersion in tight spaces and tissue traversal can cause temporary soreness.
- Steroid: months
- RFA: 6–18 months
- MBB: hours
- SCS/PNS/MILD/SI Fusion: long‑term
- Steroid injections: 3–10 days
- MBBs: immediate, up to 24 hrs
- RFA: 6–8 weeks full effect
- MILD/SCS/PNS/SI Fusion: immediate to 2–3 days
Radiofrequency ablation uses heat delivered through needles to cauterize pain-generating nerves for longer-lasting relief.
Medial branch blocks diagnose facet joint pain. Relief lasts several hours. Two sets of blocks reduce the false positive and false negative rate. Adequate relief from the medial branch blocks indicates good RFA candidacy.
Local anesthesia (awake) or IV sedation/general anesthesia (requires fasting and an escort).
In our in‑office suite, ambulatory surgery center, or hospital—depending on the procedure and insurance requirements.
We offer steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), spinal cord stimulation (SCS), minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD), peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), and sacroiliac joint stabilization (SI Fusion). View full list.
Medications & Pre‑Procedure
30 days from the prior fill.
Opioids, some sleep medications and muscle relaxers, and some nerve medications. They require a higher level of monitoring because of their unique risk profiles.
Only with a responsible escort or medical transport service.
Most medications are fine with a sip of water. Certain anticoagulants must be paused; we coordinate this with your prescriber.
Follow‑Up & Aftercare
Depends on procedure type, relief amount, clinical guidelines, and insurance policy limits.
Emergent or unexpected findings prompt a call. Routine review occurs at your next visit.
Track relief and duration, note untreated pain, and follow any therapy or medication instructions.
Yes—clinical and insurance requirements mandate follow-up to document relief and plan next steps.
Patient Resources
Share your experience on our Google page.
Yes—secure access to forms, visit summaries, and procedure details.
Call (972) 866-4246 to request records.