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CENTER FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT AMBULATORY SURGERY LTD is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in ALEXANDRIA, MN, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 102 reviews.

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CENTER FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT AMBULATORY SURGERY LTD

alexandria, MNMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

519 22ND AVE EAST

ALEXANDRIA, MN

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(320) 219-7611

Service Area

This provider serves patients in ALEXANDRIA and surrounding areas in MN.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Interventional Pain Management6
Epidural Steroid InjectionsSteroid medication is injected near irritated spinal nerve roots to calm inflammation causing sciatica or arm pain. Often used to make physical therapy tolerable rather than as a standalone cure. There are limits on how frequently they can be repeated.Nerve Block InjectionsAnesthetic, sometimes with steroid, is injected around a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals. Used both to treat pain and to identify its source, since relief from a precisely placed block points to the nerve responsible.Radiofrequency AblationHeat generated by radio waves disables the small nerves carrying pain signals from an arthritic spinal joint. Relief commonly lasts six months to two years. Because the nerves regenerate over time, the procedure can be repeated.Spinal Cord StimulationA device delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain. A temporary trial period is done first, so you can judge the benefit before committing to a permanent implant.Joint InjectionsSteroid or lubricating medication is injected directly into an arthritic or inflamed joint. Image guidance is often used to confirm placement. Relief typically lasts weeks to months and can make physical therapy more productive.Trigger Point InjectionsA local anesthetic is injected into a taut, tender knot of muscle to break the spasm-and-pain cycle. The appointment takes minutes and you can usually return to normal activity the same day.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 93/100 (+0 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 30 surveys · 33% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
93+0 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
95+3 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
100+6 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

What to Expect: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4.4
102 reviews
Dan Charlson

Dan Charlson

It works! Follow what they tell you. Went to my doctor the other day and told him I fell better then I have in years. Also I have dropped over 25% of my pains meds. Most of all I can stand for more then 15 seconds. Thank you Center for pain!@ Daniel Charlson

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Danae Thorson

Danae Thorson

Edited to add, they also record your office visit without your knowledge or consent, though not illegal in MN it is regarded by many as a breach of trust and infringement on privacy. Wish I didn’t haven’t to give 1 star… Terrible experience with CNP Nicole Whiting. Do not recommend. Impersonal, unprofessional, not ready for appointment, and unwilling to address symptoms while being extremely rude and disrespectful. Will be reported to appropriate authorities and insurance company. Highly disappointed and will not continue any further care for myself or my family with Nicole.

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Brian Steele

Brian Steele

My wife and I have recently been going to Center for Pain Management and have been working with Jenny & Liz. They are so friendly and helpful and wish there were people like them around.

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Liz

Liz

My son's L5 was acting up and became extremely painful. Dr. Anderson was incredibly kind and knowledgeable in explaining what he thought the best course of action should be. Wait 3 to 4 days to see if the swelling goes down. This impressed me as he could've simply pushed for an injection, but he was completely accurate! A few days later, the swelling went down and with mild stretches my son never needed to go back. We've heard nothing but amazing things about Dr. Anderson and his entire team. Now we know first hand!

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Jeany Richardson

Jeany Richardson

Our primary care physician sent us to Center for Pain Management. They work with where your at. When other Centers turn you away. They make things happen. To help you have a better quality of life. This center is so worth checking out. We’re so glad we did. His stability was almost gone. He was also dealing with a very high pain. Now we’re exceedingly excited to get on with life.

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Contact

Phone

(320) 219-7611

Website

www.centerforpainmanagement.org/locations/alexandria/

Years in Operation

12 years

Est. 2014

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Interventional Pain Medicine
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
  • •What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
  • •What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?