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Dr. Susan Wachter, MD, PHD

Idaho Falls, ID

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wachter, Internist in Idaho Falls, ID?

    Dr. Susan Wachter, MD, PHD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Idaho Falls, ID with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wachter graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine. Dr. Wachter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wachter’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wachter’s office.

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

    • Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wachter speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wachter treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Wachter 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. Wachter. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Which procedures does Dr. Wachter perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Susan Wachter may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wachter's office.

    Does Dr. Wachter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wachter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wachter accept in Idaho Falls, ID?

    Dr. Wachter in Idaho Falls, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Mountain Health CO-OP

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    Where is Dr. Wachter's office located?

    Dr. Susan Wachter's Primary Practice

    2985 Cortez Ave

    Idaho Falls, ID 83404

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    Dr. Susan Wachter's Practice 2

    3100 Channing Way

    Idaho Falls, ID 83404

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    Dr. Susan Wachter's Practice 3

    2325 Coronado St

    Idaho Falls, ID 83404

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

    Dr. Wachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740450014.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachter?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Wachter's specialty?

    Dr. Wachter is a Internist near Idaho Falls, ID.

    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. Wachter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Susan Wachter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wachter is affiliated with Mountain View Hospital - Idaho Falls, Id 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

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    Is Susan Wachter accepting new patients in Idaho Falls, ID?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Wachter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Wachter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wachter's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Wachter?

    Please contact Dr. Wachter's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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