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Dr. Richard Wessling, MD

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wessling, Internist in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

    Dr. Richard Wessling, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wisconsin Rapids, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wessling completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wessling is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wessling’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wessling’s office at (715) 344-1234.

    Where did Dr. Wessling go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Wessling board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Wessling, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wessling speak?

    Dr. Wessling and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wessling treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Wessling 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. Wessling. 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:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • First-Degree Heart Block
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Intraventricular Heart Block
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Right Bundle Branch Block
    • Premature Atrial Contractions
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • First-Degree AV Block
    • Mild Heart Block
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia
    • IVCD (Intraventricular Conduction Delay)
    • Ventricular Conduction Block
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • RBBB
    • Right Heart Block
    • PACs
    • Atrial Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • I454: Nonspecific intraventricular block
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
    • I491: Atrial premature depolarization

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
    • I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Left Anterior Fascicular Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • LAFB
    • Left bundle branch block variant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I444: Left anterior fascicular block

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcer
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Chronic Venous Ulcer
    • Stasis Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87313: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does Dr. Wessling perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Wessling performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wessling. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Burns
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Full Contact Leg Cast Application
    • Total Contact Cast
    • Rigid Leg Cast
    • Custom Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast

    Does Dr. Wessling accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wessling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 344-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wessling accept in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

    Dr. Wessling in Wisconsin Rapids, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • EDS

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • PreferredOne

    • Security Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wessling's office located?

    Dr. Richard Wessling's Primary Practice

    420 Dewey St

    Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

    (715) 344-1234

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    Dr. Richard Wessling's Practice 2

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd

    Wausau, WI 54401

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    Dr. Richard Wessling's Practice 3

    900 Illinois Ave

    Stevens Point, WI 54481

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    What is Dr. Wessling's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wessling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649282807.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wessling?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wessling

    What is Dr. Richard Wessling's specialty?

    Dr. Wessling is a Internist near Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Wessling to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Wessling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wessling is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, UW Health University Hospital, Froedtert Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Richard Wessling accepting new patients in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Wessling is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Wessling offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wessling's office at (715) 344-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Wessling?

    Please contact Dr. Wessling's office at (715) 344-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Wessling have?

    Dr. Richard Wessling is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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