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, 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 a fully accredited LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) institution and a clinical campus partner with multiple Texas teaching hospitals. The four-year MD curriculum includes the full pre-clinical foundation in basic medical sciences, clinical clerkships across surgery, internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, neurology, and psychiatry, and elective advanced clinical rotations.
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) that builds the foundation for safe, evidence-based perioperative and pain medicine practice. Mount Sinai's residency rotates trainees through subspecialty assignments including cardiothoracic anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, regional anesthesia, ambulatory anesthesia, critical care, and chronic pain management. Eligibility for ABA board certification follows successful completion of residency.
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. Mount Sinai's fellowship is consistently recognized as one of the most competitive pain medicine training programs in the United States, with curriculum coverage of:
- Fluoroscopy-guided spinal procedures — epidural steroid injections (cervical, thoracic, lumbar; transforaminal and interlaminar), medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation of medial branch nerves, sacroiliac joint injections.
- Ultrasound-guided peripheral interventions — joint injections, peripheral nerve blocks, hydrodissection.
- 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 confirms taxonomy as 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 largest national professional society for anesthesiologists, advancing the practice and securing the future of the specialty.
- New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA) — the state component society representing New York anesthesiologists.
- International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) — the leading global professional organization in pain research and clinical pain medicine.
Continuing Medical Education
Dr. Movshis attends the major U.S. pain medicine conferences each year to stay current with evolving evidence and technique. Recurring CME activities include:
- American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) Annual Meeting — neuromodulation, regenerative medicine, and emerging interventional 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
Dr. Movshis's credentials are publicly verifiable through five independent sources:
- CMS NPI Registry: NPI 1942741160 — confirms taxonomy as Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology.
- American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): ABA Diplomate Directory — confirms dual certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine subspecialty.
- NYU Langone Health: Faculty profile.
- Zocdoc: Verified patient reviews and online booking.
- Doximity: Physician CV.
Credentials FAQ
Direct, sourced answers to the most common questions about Dr. Movshis's training and certifications.
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 — one of the nation's most competitive pain medicine training programs. 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 verified independently on the CMS NPI Registry and confirms taxonomy as 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 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. Fellows train alongside attending pain physicians at high-volume academic centers.
What professional societies does Dr. Movshis belong to?
Dr. Movshis is an active 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). He attends leading pain medicine conferences each year — including the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN), the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA), and PainWeek — to maintain current evidence-based practice.
How can I independently verify Dr. Movshis's credentials?
Five independent, public verification sources: (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; (5) Doximity CV for the full physician CV.
Related Pages
- About Dr. Movshis — full physician profile, treatment philosophy, and conditions treated.
- Clinical Evidence & Citations — sourced procedure outcomes data and primary literature for the procedures Dr. Movshis performs.
- Treatments & Procedures — the full list of interventional pain procedures performed at Modal Pain Management.
- Insurance & Billing — accepted plans, verification flow, prior-authorization process, and self-pay options.
- Contact & Office Information.