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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wencker, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wencker completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wencker is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wencker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wencker’s office at (903) 595-5514.
Where did Dr. Wencker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine | A Einstein College M Yeshiva University
Medical School: Westfalische-Wilhelms-University of Munster Faculty of Medicine | Westfalischen Landes University, Munster
Is Dr. Wencker board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wencker speak?
Dr. Wencker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Wencker typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Wencker 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. Wencker. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Wencker typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Detlef Wencker may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Wencker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wencker accept my insurance?
Dr. Wencker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 595-5514 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wencker accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Wencker in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wencker's office located?
What is Dr. Wencker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wencker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285634881.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wencker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wencker
What is Dr. Detlef Wencker's specialty?
Dr. Wencker is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Tyler, TX.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Detlef Wencker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wencker is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Christus St. Michael Health System, Medical City Dallas Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Detlef Wencker accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. Detlef Wencker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Detlef Wencker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wencker's office at (903) 595-5514 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Detlef Wencker?
Please contact Dr. Wencker's office at (903) 595-5514 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Detlef Wencker have?
Dr. Detlef Wencker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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