18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wegener, Family Medicine Specialist in Edina, MN?
Where did Dr. Wegener go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Family Medicine | University Of Mn Med School | University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn
Is Dr. Wegener board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Wegener, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wegener speak?
Dr. Wegener and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wegener typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wegener 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. Wegener. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wegener typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wegener performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wegener. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Wegener accept my insurance?
Dr. Wegener accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 333-0770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wegener accept in Edina, MN?
Dr. Wegener in Edina, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
HealthPartners
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Minnesota
UCare Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wegener's office located?
Dr. Joel Wegener's Primary Practice
6545 France Ave S Ste 150
Edina, MN 55435
(612) 333-0770
What hospitals are Dr. Wegener affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wegener has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wegener's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wegener's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063519437.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wegener?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wegener