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Dr. Michael Waltz

Anesthesiologist

Wheat Ridge, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waltz, Anesthesiologist in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Dr. Michael Waltz is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Waltz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waltz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waltz’s office at (303) 425-8504.

    Is Dr. Waltz board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Waltz is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Waltz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Waltz typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Waltz 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. Waltz. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Waltz typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Waltz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Waltz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Waltz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waltz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 425-8504 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waltz accept in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Dr. Waltz in Wheat Ridge, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Boon Chapman Benefit Administrators

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Care Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • HealthEZ

    • Intermountain Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Waltz's office located?

    Dr. Michael Waltz's Primary Practice

    8300 W 38th Ave

    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    (303) 425-8504

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    Dr. Michael Waltz's Practice 2

    1819 Denver West Dr Ste 200

    Golden, CO 80401

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

    Dr. Waltz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871579516.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waltz?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Waltz's specialty?

    Dr. Waltz is an Anesthesiologist near Wheat Ridge, CO.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Michael Waltz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waltz is affiliated with Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Intermountain Health - Lutheran 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore 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 Dr. Michael Waltz accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Waltz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Waltz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waltz's office at (303) 425-8504 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Waltz?

    Please contact Dr. Waltz's office at (303) 425-8504 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Waltz's office located?

    Dr. Waltz's offices are located in Wheat Ridge, CO and Golden, CO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Waltz have?

    Dr. Michael Waltz is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.