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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wachs, Critical Care Internist in Opelika, AL?
Dr. Taylor Wachs, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Opelika, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wachs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wachs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wachs’s office at (334) 749-3411.
What languages does Dr. Wachs speak?
Dr. Wachs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wachs treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Wachs diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wachs. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Wachs perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Taylor Wachs may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wachs' office.
Does Dr. Wachs accept my insurance?
Dr. Wachs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 749-3411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wachs accept in Opelika, AL?
Dr. Wachs in Opelika, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Wachs' office located?
What is Dr. Wachs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013470566.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wachs
What is Dr. Taylor Wachs's specialty?
Dr. Wachs is a Critical Care Internist near Opelika, AL. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Wachs to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Taylor Wachs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wachs is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Taylor Wachs accepting new patients in Opelika, AL?
Yes, Dr. Taylor Wachs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Taylor Wachs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wachs's office at (334) 749-3411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Taylor Wachs?
Please contact Dr. Wachs's office at (334) 749-3411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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