Dr. Alex Movshis — Credentials & Verification
Dual board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Anesthesiology and the subspecialty of Pain Medicine. Doctor of Medicine from Texas A&M University. ACGME-accredited interventional pain medicine fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. NPI 1942741160. Practicing at Modal Pain Management NYC, 369 Lexington Avenue, Floor 25, New York, NY 10017.
Board Certifications
Dr. Movshis holds two active board certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) — a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS):
- ABA Board Certification — Anesthesiology. The primary board certification awarded after completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency, written and oral examination, and ongoing maintenance of certification (MOCA).
- ABA Board Certification — Pain Medicine (Subspecialty). Awarded after completion of an additional ACGME-accredited interventional pain medicine fellowship and a separate subspecialty examination.
Both certifications can be independently verified at the ABA Diplomate Directory or through Certification Matters, the public ABMS verification portal.
Medical Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD): Texas A&M University College of Medicine.
Texas A&M College of Medicine is accredited by the LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education). The four-year MD program covers the basic medical sciences followed by clinical clerkships and electives.
Residency Training — Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology Residency: The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY (ACGME-accredited).
Anesthesiology residency is a four-year ACGME-accredited training program (PGY-1 through PGY-4) covering perioperative medicine with subspecialty rotations such as cardiothoracic, neuro, pediatric, obstetric and regional anesthesia, critical care, and chronic pain medicine. Completing residency makes a physician eligible for ABA board certification.
Fellowship Training — Interventional Pain Medicine
Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY (ACGME-accredited).
Pain medicine fellowship is a one-year ACGME-accredited subspecialty training program completed after a full residency. The curriculum covers:
- Fluoroscopy-guided spinal procedures — epidural steroid injections (cervical, thoracic and lumbar, by transforaminal and interlaminar approaches), medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation of medial branch nerves, sacroiliac joint injections.
- Ultrasound-guided peripheral interventions — joint injections and peripheral nerve blocks.
- Sympathetic and visceral nerve blocks — stellate ganglion, lumbar sympathetic, celiac plexus.
- Neuromodulation — spinal cord stimulator trial and permanent implantation, peripheral nerve stimulation.
- Headache and migraine management — occipital nerve blocks, sphenopalatine ganglion blocks, BOTOX (PREEMPT protocol).
- Pharmacologic management of chronic pain, including opioid stewardship and multimodal regimens.
- Multidisciplinary pain assessment and behavioral pain management.
Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited pain medicine fellowship is a prerequisite for ABA Pain Medicine subspecialty board certification.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
NPI: 1942741160 — verifiable directly on the CMS NPI Registry.
The NPI is the unique 10-digit identifier issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for every U.S. healthcare provider, used by insurance carriers, hospitals, pharmacies, and electronic health records. Dr. Movshis's NPI record lists his taxonomies as Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine) and Anesthesiology.
Hospital Affiliation
Dr. Movshis maintains a faculty profile with NYU Langone Health. He completed his anesthesiology residency and his interventional pain medicine fellowship within the Mount Sinai Health System.
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — the national professional society for physician anesthesiologists in the United States.
- New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA) — the state component society representing New York anesthesiologists.
- International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) — an international, multidisciplinary society for pain research, clinical care and education.
Continuing Medical Education
Dr. Movshis keeps up with the field through continuing medical education, including meetings such as:
- American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) Annual Meeting — neuromodulation and interventional pain techniques.
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) Pain Medicine Meeting — image-guided pain procedures, ultrasound and fluoroscopy technique.
- PainWeek National Conference — multidisciplinary pain medicine updates across primary care, specialty, and behavioral health.
Independent Verification Sources
You can check Dr. Movshis's credentials through these public sources:
- CMS NPI Registry: NPI 1942741160 — lists his NPI taxonomies (Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine).
- American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): ABA Diplomate Directory — look up certification in Anesthesiology and the Pain Medicine subspecialty.
- NYU Langone Health: Faculty profile.
- Zocdoc: Verified patient reviews and online booking.
- Doximity: Physician CV.
Credentials FAQ
Direct answers to the most common questions about Dr. Movshis's training and certifications.
What qualifications should the best pain doctors in NYC have?
Look for four things. First, board certification in Pain Medicine through an ABMS member board, such as the American Board of Anesthesiology, not just a medical license. Second, an ACGME-accredited pain medicine fellowship, the dedicated subspecialty year completed after residency. Third, image guidance where the target calls for it: fluoroscopy for spinal procedures and ultrasound for many nerve, joint and soft-tissue injections. Fourth, a verifiable NPI and public board record you can check yourself. Dr. Alex Movshis has dual ABA certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, an ACGME-accredited fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, fluoroscopy and ultrasound in the office, and NPI 1942741160, which you can look up on the CMS registry.
Is Dr. Alex Movshis board certified?
Yes. Dr. Movshis holds dual board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) — an ABMS member board — in (1) Anesthesiology and (2) Pain Medicine (subspecialty). Both certifications can be verified directly on the ABA Diplomate Directory or through Certification Matters, the public ABMS verification portal.
Where did Dr. Movshis complete medical school?
Dr. Movshis earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine.
Where did Dr. Movshis complete residency?
Dr. Movshis completed his anesthesiology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City — an ACGME-accredited program affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Where did Dr. Movshis complete fellowship?
Dr. Movshis completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Pain medicine fellowship is a full year of subspecialty training following a four-year residency, focused exclusively on interventional and multimodal management of acute and chronic pain.
What is Dr. Movshis's NPI number?
Dr. Alex Movshis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942741160. The NPI is the unique 10-digit identifier issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for every U.S. healthcare provider. Dr. Movshis's NPI record can be checked on the CMS NPI Registry, which lists his taxonomies as Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine) and Anesthesiology.
What hospitals or institutions is Dr. Movshis affiliated with?
Dr. Movshis maintains a faculty profile with NYU Langone Health. He completed his anesthesiology residency and his interventional pain medicine fellowship within the Mount Sinai Health System. His private interventional pain practice is Modal Pain Management NYC at 369 Lexington Avenue, Floor 25, New York, NY 10017.
What does an interventional pain medicine fellowship cover?
An ACGME-accredited interventional pain medicine fellowship is a one-year subspecialty training program completed after a full residency. Training covers fluoroscopy-guided spinal procedures (epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, sacroiliac joint injections), ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve and joint injections, sympathetic nerve blocks, neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulator trials and implantation), pharmacologic management of chronic pain, and multidisciplinary pain assessment, all under the supervision of attending pain physicians.
What professional societies does Dr. Movshis belong to?
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.
How can I independently verify Dr. Movshis's credentials?
Five public sources you can check yourself: (1) CMS NPI Registry for NPI 1942741160, (2) ABA Diplomate Directory for board certifications, (3) NYU Langone Health profile, (4) Zocdoc for verified patient reviews, and (5) Doximity CV for the full physician CV.
Related Pages
- About Dr. Movshis — full physician profile, treatment philosophy, and conditions treated.
- Clinical Evidence & Citations — what the published trials show about the procedures Dr. Movshis performs, with references.
- Treatments & Procedures — the full list of interventional pain procedures performed at Modal Pain Management NYC.
- Insurance & Billing — accepted plans, verification flow, prior-authorization process, and self-pay options.
- Contact & Office Information.