Pain Management for Centennial Patients
A focused pain practice 20 minutes south of Centennial on I-25
Centennial sits at a crossroads for healthcare. Patients looking for pain management can head into Denver, go east to the Arapahoe corridor, or drive a short distance south on I-25 to Castle Rock. Dr. Carrera's office at 2360 Meadows Boulevard is about 20 minutes from most parts of Centennial, with easy access off the Meadows Parkway exit.
Many Centennial patients have already tried the large multi-provider pain clinics in the Denver area and are looking for a different experience. Dr. Carrera runs a focused interventional pain practice with a small, dedicated team. You see the same providers and staff at every visit rather than being rotated between whoever is available. The team knows your history without you having to repeat it each time.
At many Denver-area pain offices, new patients wait 2 to 3 months before they are even evaluated. Dr. Carrera's team typically sees new patients within one week and schedules procedures within one week of the initial visit.
What Centennial patients should know before their first visit
• Bring any MRI or CT discs from outside imaging facilities. Dr. Carrera already has access to imaging from Health Images, UCH, SimonMed, and several other systems, but outside discs speed things up.
• If transferring from another pain practice, request your records ahead of time. Other offices can take weeks to send records, which slows down your care.
• Most insurance plans are accepted. Call 720-455-3775 to verify your coverage before your visit.
Dr. Carrera is double board-certified in pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), with all of his training completed at the University of Colorado. The practice treats spine, joint, and nerve pain using a conservative, procedure-focused approach that avoids opioids whenever possible.
Your timeline of care
1. Your provider sends a referral, or you call the office directly at 720-455-3775.
2. The front desk calls you within 1 to 2 business days to schedule your evaluation.
3. You are seen by Dr. Carrera's team for an evaluation, typically within one week of referral.
4. If a procedure is recommended, it is usually scheduled within one week of your visit.
For patients with acute compression fractures or new disc herniations, the team can often arrange faster access. Mention this when you call.
For Centennial area referring providers
Fax referrals to 720-455-3776. Dr. Carrera's team handles prior authorizations and insurance verification so your office does not have to. Patients are typically evaluated within one week of referral, and procedures are scheduled within one week of the initial consultation.
For patients with acute compression fractures or new disc herniations, call 720-455-3775 directly and the team will arrange urgent access.
Frequently asked questions - Centennial patients
I am transferring from another pain doctor. How does that work? Call 720-455-3775 to schedule a new patient evaluation. Request that your previous pain office fax your records to 720-455-3776 ahead of time, especially any procedure notes from past injections. The more information Dr. Carrera has at the first visit, the faster he can put together a treatment plan.
Do you manage pain medications? Dr. Carrera's practice focuses on interventional procedures and non-opioid medications. This is not an opioid management practice. If you are currently on opioid medications from another provider, the team can evaluate whether procedural treatments might reduce or eliminate your need for those medications.
What is the difference between a pain management clinic and an interventional pain practice? An interventional pain practice focuses on diagnosing the source of your pain and treating it with targeted procedures like injections, nerve ablations, and stimulators. Dr. Carrera's approach is to identify the pain generator and treat it directly rather than relying on long-term medications alone.
Call 720-455-3775 to schedule an appointment