Pain Management for Colorado Springs Patients

Interventional pain specialist in Castle Rock - 35 minutes north on I-25

For patients in Colorado Springs, Monument, and the Tri-Lakes area, Dr. Carrera's Castle Rock office provides access to a full range of interventional pain procedures without the drive into Denver. The office is located at 2360 Meadows Boulevard, right off the Meadows Parkway exit (Exit 184) on I-25 - about 35 minutes from northern Colorado Springs and 20 minutes from Monument.

Colorado Springs has a limited number of interventional pain physicians relative to the size of the population, and wait times at Springs-area practices can stretch to 2 to 3 months for a new patient evaluation, with another 2 to 4 weeks after that before a procedure is scheduled. Dr. Carrera's team typically schedules new patients within one week of referral and performs procedures within one week of the initial visit. For patients in pain, that difference in timing matters.

Procedures and conditions

Dr. Carrera treats spine, joint, and nerve pain using targeted, image-guided procedures. The most common reasons Colorado Springs patients make the drive to Castle Rock include:

  • Sciatica or radiculopathy that has not improved with physical therapy or medications

  • Chronic low back or neck pain from degenerative disc disease or facet arthritis

  • Spinal stenosis causing leg pain or difficulty walking

  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction causing low back and buttock pain

  • Compression fractures of the spine

  • Complex nerve pain conditions including CRPS and neuropathy

  • Failed back surgery syndrome or persistent pain after spine surgery

Military and veteran patients

Dr. Carrera's office accepts TRICARE and works with Veterans Affairs community care referrals. Colorado Springs patients affiliated with Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, the Air Force Academy, or Schriever Space Force Base can call the office to verify their specific coverage.

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 Colorado Springs 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 - Colorado Springs patients

Is it worth the drive from Colorado Springs? Many Colorado Springs patients find that a 35-minute drive to Castle Rock gets them into treatment faster than waiting months at a Springs-area practice. Most patients only need a few visits - an initial consultation, the procedure itself, and a follow-up - so the total number of trips is limited.

Does Dr. Carrera accept TRICARE? Yes. Call 720-455-3775 to verify coverage under your specific TRICARE plan.

Can my Colorado Springs PCP send a referral? Absolutely. Your PCP can fax a referral to 720-455-3776. The front desk team confirms insurance and handles prior authorization so your PCP's office does not have to manage that process.

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