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Specialties: Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine
Languages: English
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About me
Nico Mata, MD, is dual board-certified in pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a dedicated pain physician, his ultimate goal is to help individuals regain function and enhance their quality of life.
He believes that effective pain management stems from a multifaceted strategy that employs various modalities working together to address pain from multiple angles. His approach emphasizes proper body movement through physical therapy and home exercise regimens; the importance of nutrition, hydration, and sleep; and the essential role played by mental health awareness and stress management as the core foundations for successful treatment and management.
While prioritizing these conservative treatments, Dr. Mata also integrates advanced, image-guided procedures and modern technologies to reduce pain and enhance function. He is also well versed in the risks and benefits of a wide variety of pain medications and is a strong believer in safe and appropriate use of these tools.
Dr. Mata offers a full range of consultative, evaluative, and interventional treatments for acute and chronic pain, including conditions affecting the spine, neck, back, and peripheral joints (such as knees, hips, shoulders, wrists, etc). In addition, with his fellowship training, he provides specialized treatment in fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, sympathetic nerve blocks, CRPS management, painful diabetic neuropathy, and spinal cord stimulator placement.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Mata has co-authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed publications. He was selected by his peers as Chief Resident during his training and is an active member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Mata joins MedStar Health after a successful career at All Star Pain Management in Annapolis.
Whether striving for complete resolution of pain or learning to manage it more effectively, Dr. Mata is committed to supporting his patients on their journey toward improved function and quality of life.
Clinical areas of focus
- Arthrocentesis
- Back Pain
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cervical Facet Joint Injection
- Iliopsoas Injection
- Morphine Pump Implantation
- Muscle Injection
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bursopathy
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Cartilage Injury
- Cervical Herniated Disc
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Dystonic Spasms
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Encephalitis, Myelitis And Encephalomyelitis
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Falls And Gait Disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Flexor Tendonitis
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fractures Of The Neck
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Hand Joint Pain
- Hemiplegia
- Hereditary Ataxia
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Flexor Strain
- Hip Labral Tear
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Derangement Of Knee
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Kyphosis
- Lateral Meniscus Injury
- Limb Deformity
- Lordosis
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Migraine
- Mobility Impairment
- Mononeuropathies
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Injuries
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Myofascial Pain
- Myopathies
- Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Root Disorders
- Neuropathic Pain
- Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteoporosis
- Paralytic Syndrome
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Strains
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sensory Neuropathy
- Shoulder Burns
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Spastic Hemiparesis
- Spasticity
- Spinal Cord Diseases
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylopathies
- Spondylosis
- Sports Concussion
- Subcortical Infarction
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Thoracic Radiculopathy
- Thumb Synovitis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Whiplash Injury
- Wrist And Hand Pain
Procedures I perform
- Absence Management
- Acid-Base Management
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Ankle Joint Injections
- Ankle Physical Therapy
- Arthrocentesis
- Assistive Technology Evaluation
- Balance Analysis
- Balance And Coordination Training
- Biofeedback
- Biomechanics
- Botox Injection
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Bursa Aspiration
- Bursitis Treatment
- Cardiovascular And Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
- Case Management
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cervical Facet Joint Injection
- Chemical Facial Peel
- Chemical Peel
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
- Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
- Community Health Education
- Concussion Rehabilitation
- Dementia Treatment
- Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
- Discogram
- Discography
- Disease Prevention Programs
- Dream Analysis
- Dystonia Treatment
- Elbow Joint Injection
- Elbow Orthotics
- Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electroencephalogram
- Electrolysis
- Electromyography
- Energy Psychology
- Ergonomic Assessment
- Falls Prevention
- Fitness And Exercise Programs
- Flexibility Exercises
- Float Therapy
- Foot Orthotics
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Hand Joint Injection
- Heat Therapy
- Hip Arthritis Treatment
- Hip Joint Injection
- Hip Rehabilitation
- Iliopsoas Injection
- Injury Prevention
- Interferential Current Therapy
- Joint Arthroscopy
- Kinesiology Analysis
- Knee Injection
- Knee Pain Treatment
- Knee Realignment
- Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
- Kyphoplasty
- Laser Prostate Surgery
- Ligament Biopsy
- Low Vision Therapy
- Lymphedema Management
- Malar Implants
- Manual Therapy
- Matrixectomy
- Median Nerve Conduction Studies
- Melasma Treatment
- Meniscus Injury Rehabilitation
- Monti Procedure
- Morphine Pump Implantation
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatment
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Muscle Injection
- Muscle Stimulation
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Myofascial Release
- Nerve Stimulation Therapy
- Neuromuscular Control
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Neuropathic Pain Treatment
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Orthotic Device Fitting
- Orthotics And Arch Supports
- Orthotics Fitting
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
- Pain Rehabilitation
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Paraffin Wax Bath
- Pelvic Pain Treatment
- Percutaneous Discectomy
- Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
- Percutaneous Osteoplasty
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Phonophoresis
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
- Posture Evaluation
- Prosthetic Training
- Psychiatric Physical Therapy
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Range Of Motion Exercises
- Recreational Therapy
- Reflexology
- Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Guideline
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Rehabilitative Technology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Seating And Mobility Assessment
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Disc Replacement
- Sports Performance Enhancement
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Tendinitis Treatment
- Tendonitis Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Transplant Regenerative Medicine
- Traumatic Brain Injury Therapy
- Trigger Point Injection
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Ultrasound-Guided Cyst Aspiration
- Work Hardening
Practice locations
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5601 Loch Raven Blvd Russell Morgan Bldg Ste 405 Baltimore, MD, 21239
443-444-4764miles away
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- IH-HMO
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Basic
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Choice POS II
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-POS
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Network OA
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Medicare Direct
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Student Resources
- IH-EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Choice POS
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- HighMark
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Optimum Choice
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- POS OA
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- UHC Passport
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- TRICARE for Life East
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- TRICARE East Select
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- OA Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst EPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna HMO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-Open POS II
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- First Health PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Navigate
- CIGNA PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Administrators
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Sentara Health
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowship: Case Western Reserve University (2021)
Residency: Case Western Reserve University (2020)
Medical School: Wright State University (2016)