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Dr. Mark Waciega, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Freehold, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waciega, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Freehold, NJ?

    Dr. Mark Waciega, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Freehold, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Waciega graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Jfk Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Bryn Mawr Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Waciega is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waciega’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waciega’s office.

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

    • Residency: Jfk Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Bryn Mawr Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Waciega board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Waciega, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Waciega speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Waciega typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Waciega 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. Waciega. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Waciega typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Waciega may include:

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

    Does Dr. Waciega accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waciega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waciega accept in Freehold, NJ?

    Dr. Waciega in Freehold, NJ 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)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Waciega's office located?

    Centrastate Medical Center

    901 W Main St

    Freehold, NJ 07728

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

    Dr. Waciega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346295482.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waciega?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Waciega's specialty?

    Dr. Waciega is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Freehold, NJ.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Mark Waciega affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waciega is affiliated with Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. Mark Waciega accepting new patients in Freehold, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Waciega is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Waciega offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Waciega?

    Please contact Dr. Waciega's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Waciega's office located?

    Dr. Waciega's office is located in Freehold, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Waciega have?

    Dr. Mark Waciega is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Family Medicine.