41 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Wacks, Internist in West Palm Beach, FL?
Where did Dr. Wacks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, Internal Medicine | Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Program
Medical School: University Di Ferrara, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia | University degli Studi di Ferrara Facolty di Medicina e Chirurgia
What languages does Dr. Wacks speak?
Dr. Wacks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Wacks typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Wacks 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. Wacks. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Need for Personal Care Assistance
- Help with daily living
- Assistance with self-care
- Activities of daily living support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z741: Need for assistance with personal care
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Wacks typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Wacks may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Wacks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wacks accept my insurance?
Dr. Wacks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 844-8899 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wacks accept in West Palm Beach, FL?
Dr. Wacks in West Palm Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Globe Life
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wacks' office located?
Dr. Robert Wacks' Primary Practice
1501 Presidential Way Ste 1
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 844-8899
What hospitals are Dr. Wacks affiliated with?
Dr. Wacks has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wacks's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wacks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518991637.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wacks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wacks
What is Dr. Robert Wacks's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.