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Dr. Joseph Bax, DO

Dr. Joseph Bax, DO

Pain Management•Male•Age 40

Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
425 W 59th St
New York, NY 10019
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(212) 257-0039

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Dr. Joseph Bax, DO is a Pain Management Specialist in New York, NY. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Bax to book an appointment.

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Mount Sinai Doctors West 59th Street

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(212) 257-0039
Mount Sinai Doctors West 59th Street425 W 59th St New York, NY 10019
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    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Dr. Bax's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bax

3.9

Based on 14 ratings

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling (12)
  • Office environment (11)
  • Explained conditions well (10)
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed (4)
  • Didn't explain conditions well (4)
  • Didn't listen or answer questions (4)
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Excellent... professional- caring -and communication is superb. Puts you immediately at ease and makes you have full confidence in his recommendations. Truly the best. I have been going for bone on bone in my knee... Dr Bax has made my unbearable pain ease. I would highly recommend Dr Bax.
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Melanie Ponte – Jul 06, 2020
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Dr. Bax is very thorough, compassionate, professional and intelligent. He has great bedside manner and I have recommended him to many people.
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Experience and Background Checks

Experience
Background

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Bax's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bax treats Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Bax treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Sciatica as Seen in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bax treats Fibromyalgia more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Bax treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Deposition Disease-Related Fibromyalgia
  • Epstein Barr Virus-Related Fibromyalgia
  • Major Depressive Disorder-Related Fibromyalgia
  • Primary Fibromyalgia
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Fibromyalgia
  • Secondary Fibromyalgia
  • Sleep Disturbance-Related Fibromyalgia
  • Tension Myositis-Related Fibromyalgia
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Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bax treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Bax treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Brachial Neuritis
  • Neuritis
  • Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Peripheral Neuritis
  • Polyneuritis
  • Radiculitis
  • Ulnar Neuritis
  • Vestibular Neuritis
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Dr. Bax's conditions and procedures:

  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
  • Arthritis
  • Ataxia
  • Back Pain
  • Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • EMG (Electromyography)
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Drainage
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Low Back Pain
  • Myelopathy
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
  • Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
  • Nerve Block, Somatic
  • Nerve Block, Sympathetic
  • Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Spinal Nerve Block
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Tension Headache
  • Trigger Finger
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Upper Back Pain

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Dr. Bax accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
Pathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
BlueConnect HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Preferred Blue PPO
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
EmblemHealth
Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO

About Me

Biography

Dr. Joseph Bax, DO is a Pain Management Specialist in New York, NY. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has...Read more

Specialties

  • Pain Management
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Board Certifications

  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
  • Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Bax, DO?

Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients can also call (212) 257-0039, and for other questions, call (212) 241-8947.

Does Dr. Joseph Bax, DO offer telehealth services?

Dr. Bax has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

Is Dr. Joseph Bax, DO accepting new patients?

Dr. Joseph Bax, DO generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Bax's profile to make an appointment.

Does Dr. Joseph Bax, DO accept my insurance?

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What are Dr. Joseph Bax, DO's top areas of care?

Dr. Bax frequently treats Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement), Fibromyalgia, and Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement). See all procedures and conditions Dr. Bax treats.

Where is Dr. Joseph Bax, DO's office located?

Dr. Bax's office is located at 425 W 59th St, New York, NY 10019. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Bax is affiliated with the following hospital. Select the hospital below to learn more.

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Mount Sinai Hospital

New York, NY

66% Patient experience rating, 3% lower than the national average

9 Awards Received