Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine Doctors in Providence, RI

Providence-area patients can choose between hospital-based pain and spine programs at Brown University Health and Care New England and independent interventional pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Pawtucket.

Our Providence hub lists the pain management and regenerative medicine practices in our directory for the Providence area and explains the Rhode Island licensing, Medicaid, and insurance rules that affect pain care.

Featured Providers in Providence

These Providence-area practices are currently listed in our directory. Select a listing to see its address, phone number, and services.

• Todd E. Handel, MD
• Handel Center for Spine, Sports, and Pain Intervention
• Keith-Austin Scarfo, DO, MS
• Norman Prince Spine Institute Providence

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Providence

Use these categories to narrow your search for care in the Providence area:

• Pain Treatment – Interventional pain physicians who diagnose and treat back, neck, joint, and nerve pain with image-guided injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation.
• Regenerative Medicine – Practices offering orthobiologic treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Many of these treatments are self-pay, so ask for written pricing.
• Recovery & Rehab – Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and recovery-focused care that helps restore function after injury or surgery.
• Longevity & Wellness – Wellness-oriented and preventive practices that may complement medical pain care.
• Med Spa & Aesthetics – Medical aesthetics and med spa providers listed in the directory.

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Providence

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Rhode Island license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Physicians generally must be licensed in the state where you are physically located during a visit, including telehealth, so confirm licensing if you cross the state line for care. This matters for patients in nearby Massachusetts.

• Board certification. Look for certification in pain medicine, anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or a related specialty. You can check it for free at CertificationMatters.org (ABMS).
• State license. Confirm an active license with the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, or search nationally at DocInfo.org (FSMB).
• Treatment approach. Ask whether the practice uses image guidance (fluoroscopy or ultrasound) for injections and how it combines procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options.
• Coverage and cost. Confirm network status with your insurer, and get written pricing for anything that may be self-pay.

Local Health Care Context: Providence, RI

The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,708,161 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• Rhode Island Hospital – Brown University Health’s flagship academic hospital in Providence.
• The Miriam Hospital – Brown University Health teaching hospital on Providence’s East Side.
• Roger Williams Medical Center – Hospital in Providence.
• Kent Hospital – Care New England hospital in Warwick.
• Providence VA Medical Center – VA medical center in Providence.

Hospital names are provided for local orientation only. These institutions are not affiliated with Physician Care Near Me, and their inclusion does not mean a listed practice is affiliated with them.

Insurance and coverage notes for Providence

• Rhode Island Medicaid program: Rhode Island Medicaid (RIte Care and Medicaid managed care).
• Physicians generally must be licensed in the state where you are physically located during a visit, including telehealth, so confirm licensing if you cross the state line for care.

Nearby Cities Served

Providers near Providence may also serve these communities. Linked cities already have listings in our directory.

• Warwick
• Cranston
• Pawtucket
• East Providence
• Woonsocket
• Attleboro, MA
• Fall River, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to see a pain management doctor in Providence?

It depends on your plan. HMO plans and many Medicaid managed care plans require a referral from a primary care physician, while PPO plans often do not. Call the clinic and your insurer before booking an interventional procedure.

Can I see a Providence pain doctor if I live in Massachusetts?

Yes, if you travel to the practice. For telehealth while you are in Massachusetts, the physician generally needs a Massachusetts license, and MassHealth plans may not cover Rhode Island providers, so check both before booking.

How can I check a pain doctor’s license in Rhode Island?

Search the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline license lookup, or use the national DocInfo.org database from the Federation of State Medical Boards. Board certification can be checked at CertificationMatters.org.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Providence treat?

Pain specialists commonly evaluate and treat chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, arthritis and joint pain, nerve pain such as neuropathy, headaches, and pain after injury or surgery. Each practice’s listing shows the services it reports offering.

Is regenerative medicine like PRP covered by insurance?

Many insurers consider PRP and other orthobiologic injections investigational, so they are often self-pay. Ask the practice for a written estimate and check your plan’s policy before treatment.