Dr. Alex Movshis, MD — NYC Pain Management Physician
Dual board-certified pain management physician and anesthesiologist. NPI 1942741160. Fellowship-trained at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Practicing at Modal Pain Management NYC, 369 Lexington Avenue, Floor 25, New York, NY 10017.
Dr. Alex Movshis, MD
Dr. Movshis is a dual board-certified pain management specialist and anesthesiologist practicing in Midtown Manhattan. After earning his medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine, he completed his residency in anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by an ACGME-accredited fellowship in interventional pain medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
His procedural work covers fluoroscopy-guided spinal injections, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. His clinical focus includes spine pain, chronic migraine, nerve pain after surgery or from entrapment, and sports-related injuries.
Treatment Philosophy
Dr. Movshis starts with diagnosis. The first visit is a detailed history and physical examination, combined with a review of any imaging you already have, to work out which structure is most likely producing the pain. Where a diagnostic block can help sort that out, he uses one. Treatment then starts with the least invasive option that fits the diagnosis. Injections and nerve procedures can let some patients avoid or delay surgery, and when surgery is the better answer he says so and refers.
Education & Board Certifications
Dr. Movshis holds dual board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) in both Anesthesiology and the subspecialty of Pain Medicine. His training includes a Doctor of Medicine degree from Texas A&M University, a residency in anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Hospital with ABA board certification, and an ACGME-accredited pain management fellowship with ABA subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Dr. Movshis is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA), and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). For continuing medical education he attends pain medicine meetings such as those of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN), the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA), and PainWeek.
In-Suite Imaging and Equipment
The office has its own fluoroscopy unit and a dedicated GE LOGIQ e ultrasound system with a high-frequency linear probe, so image-guided procedures are done in the suite rather than at an outside facility. Fluoroscopy (live X-ray with contrast) is used for spinal procedures. Ultrasound shows nerves, vessels, tendons and muscle in real time and is used for many peripheral nerve, joint and soft-tissue injections. Some injections, such as many trigger point and occipital nerve injections, can be done by landmark and feel.
Conditions & Specializations
Dr. Movshis treats a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, migraines and chronic headaches, joint pain, sports injuries, facial and cranial nerve pain, and myofascial pain syndromes. The practice also offers IV therapy as a separate service.
About the Practice
Modal Pain Management NYC is a physician-led interventional pain practice located at 369 Lexington Ave, Floor 25 in Midtown East (NYC 10017). The practice is built around a single priority: helping New Yorkers get out of pain without unnecessary surgery. From the initial consultation through follow-up care, every patient works directly with Dr. Movshis — not a rotating cast of providers. The office works with most commercial PPO plans, does not accept Medicare, Medicaid, HMO plans, or workers' compensation, and offers same-week appointments for new patients.
Verifiable Credentials
Dr. Movshis's credentials are publicly verifiable through the following independent sources:
- NPI Registry (CMS): NPI 1942741160 — lists his NPI taxonomies (Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine).
- American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): ABA Diplomate Directory — look up certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.
- NYU Langone Health profile: Faculty profile.
- Zocdoc: Patient reviews and online booking.
- Doximity CV: Physician CV.
For complete training history, board certification details, and professional society memberships, see the credentials & verification page. For what the published trials show about the procedures Dr. Movshis performs, including who tends to respond, how long relief lasts and where the evidence is weak, see the clinical evidence and citations page. For accepted insurance plans, verification process, and prior-authorization details, see the insurance & billing page.
Frequently Asked About Dr. Movshis
Verifiable answers to the most common questions about Dr. Alex Movshis's training, credentials, and practice.
Who is Dr. Alex Movshis?
Dr. Alex Movshis (Alexander Movshis, MD) is a dual board-certified pain management physician and anesthesiologist practicing in Midtown Manhattan at Modal Pain Management NYC, 369 Lexington Avenue, Floor 25, New York, NY 10017. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine, completed his anesthesiology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, and completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
What is Dr. Movshis's NPI number?
Dr. Alex Movshis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942741160. This is the unique identifier issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) used by insurance carriers, hospitals, and pharmacies to verify his credentials. You can verify this directly on the CMS NPI Registry.
Is Dr. Movshis board certified?
Yes. Dr. Movshis holds dual board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) in (1) Anesthesiology and (2) Pain Medicine (subspecialty). Both certifications are issued by an ABMS member board and can be verified through the ABA online directory or Certification Matters.
Where did Dr. Movshis train?
Doctor of Medicine: Texas A&M University College of Medicine. Residency in Anesthesiology: The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ACGME-accredited). His NPI, board certifications and training can be checked on the credentials and verification page.
What hospitals or institutions is Dr. Movshis affiliated with?
Dr. Movshis maintains a faculty profile with NYU Langone Health (verified here) and trained within the Mount Sinai Health System during residency and fellowship. His private interventional pain practice is Modal Pain Management NYC at 369 Lexington Avenue, Floor 25, New York, NY 10017 — phone (646) 290-6660.
What does Dr. Movshis specialize in?
Dr. Movshis specializes in interventional pain medicine: image-guided spinal injections (epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation), ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve and joint injections, trigger point injections, neuromodulator (BOTOX) injections for chronic migraine and cervical dystonia, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. He treats radicular pain (sciatica, cervical radiculopathy), facet-mediated spine pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, occipital neuralgia, myofascial pain, and chronic migraine. The clinical evidence and citations page summarizes what the published trials show for these procedures.
Does Dr. Movshis accept insurance?
Modal Pain Management NYC works with most commercial PPO plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Empire Plan, Oscar, Oxford, UMR and UnitedHealthcare. The practice does not accept Medicare, Medicaid, HMO plans, or workers' compensation. We check your benefits and go over what your plan covers and any expected cost by phone before your visit, so there are no surprise bills. Start with the insurance verification form, and see self-pay pricing if you prefer to pay directly.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Movshis?
Three options: (1) call (646) 290-6660, (2) book online through Modal Pain Management NYC, or (3) book via Zocdoc. New patient appointments are typically available within the same week.
We Accept Most Commercial PPO Plans
Find out if your pain management treatments are covered — our team will verify your benefits before your first visit.
Community Events
Modal Pain Management NYC is proud to support workplace wellness and community health initiatives across New York City. Here are some of our recent events.
April 29, 2025
Wellness Day at Origins
Modal Pain brought wellness to life at Origins in Manhattan's iconic GM Building with an exclusive Corporate Wellness Day. Employees enjoyed rejuvenating massages, refreshing mini facials, and personalized wellness consultations.
March 23, 2025
Wellness Day & Tech Day of Pink
As an annual partner of Tech Day of Pink at Estée Lauder Companies, we celebrated Wellness Day to energize participants for the Walk-a-Thon and raise breast cancer awareness with hands-on wellness activities.
March 23, 2025
State Trooper Surgeons Event
An inspiring gathering honored the surgeons who treat the troopers protecting our communities every day. We celebrated their dedication and the important role they play in supporting these heroes.
Our Partners
We collaborate with trusted healthcare and wellness providers across New York City to deliver coordinated, multidisciplinary care for our patients.
Active Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Group
Integrated wellness through chiropractic care, physical therapy, and acupuncture — enhancing muscular and neurological health to restore pain-free movement.
Beauty and Body Aesthetics
Advanced medical aesthetics combining skincare rejuvenation, injectables, laser therapies, and body contouring services in a spa-like environment.
Gabriela Bodycare
Customized massage therapy designed to relieve tension, restore balance, and enhance overall wellness in a warm, welcoming environment focused on restorative care.
Why Choose Modal Pain Management NYC?
Mount Sinai Fellowship-Trained
Board-certified with fellowship training in interventional pain medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
In-Office Ultrasound & Fluoroscopy
Image-guided injections performed in-suite — no hospital referral, no waiting weeks for outside imaging.
Same-Site PT, Chiro & IV Therapy
Coordinated non-surgical care under one roof at 369 Lexington Avenue — physical therapy, chiropractic, and IV therapy all on site.
Non-Opioid by Design
Treatment plans built around interventional, regenerative, and rehabilitative care — not pills.
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