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Dr. Michael Wilczek, DO

Physiatrist

Athens, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wilczek, Physiatrist in Athens, GA?

    Dr. Michael Wilczek, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wilczek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilczek’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilczek’s office at (281) 724-3050.

    What languages does Dr. Wilczek speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wilczek typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wilczek 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. Wilczek. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wilczek typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Wilczek may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wilczek accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wilczek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 724-3050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wilczek accept in Athens, GA?

    Dr. Wilczek in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wilczek's office located?

    Dr. Michael Wilczek's Primary Practice

    1230 Baxter St

    Athens, GA 30606

    (281) 724-3050

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    Dr. Michael Wilczek's Practice 2

    148 Highway 138

    Monroe, GA 30655

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    Dr. Michael Wilczek's Practice 3

    450 N Candler St

    Decatur, GA 30030

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    What hospitals are Dr. Wilczek affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Wilczek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Wilczek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437646361.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilczek?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Wilczek's specialty?

    Dr. Wilczek is a Physiatrist near Athens, GA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

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

    Yes, Dr. Wilczek is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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 Wilczek accepting new patients in Athens, GA?

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

    Does Dr. Michael Wilczek offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wilczek's office at (281) 724-3050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Wilczek's office at (281) 724-3050 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wilczek's office located?

    Dr. Wilczek's offices are located in Athens, GA, Monroe, GA, and Decatur, GA.