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Dr. Gregory Wai, DO

Physiatrist

Long Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wai, Physiatrist in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Gregory Wai, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wai’s office at (209) 468-6937.

    What languages does Dr. Wai speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wai 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. Wai. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Disease After-effects
    • Long-term Cerebrovascular Problems
    • Post-Cerebrovascular Disease Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69898: Other sequelae of other cerebrovascular disease

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Cord Injury
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Injuries
    • Cervical Spinal Cord Damage
    • Neck Spinal Cord Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S14109A: Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Weakness
    • Frailty in old age
    • Physical decline with age
    • Weakness due to aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R54: Age-related physical debility

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

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

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Wai may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 468-6937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wai accept in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Wai in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wai's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Wai's Primary Practice

    790 E Willow St Ste 200

    Long Beach, CA 90806

    (209) 468-6937

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    Dr. Gregory Wai's Practice 2

    8625 Lamar St

    Spring Valley, CA 91977

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

    Dr. Wai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467943902.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wai?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Wai's specialty?

    Dr. Wai is a Physiatrist near Long Beach, CA.

    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. Gregory Wai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wai is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, St. Bernardine Medical Center 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 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. Gregory Wai accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Wai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Wai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wai's office at (209) 468-6937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gregory Wai?

    Please contact Dr. Wai's office at (209) 468-6937 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wai's office located?

    Dr. Wai's offices are located in Long Beach, CA and Spring Valley, CA.