Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Michaels, Rheumatologist in Latham, NY?
What languages does Dr. Michaels speak?
Dr. Michaels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Michaels typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Michaels 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. Michaels. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
- R7689: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Joint
- Aching Joint
- Joint Discomfort
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2559: Pain in other specified joint
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Michaels typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Michaels may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Michaels' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Michaels accept my insurance?
Dr. Michaels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5345 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michaels accept in Latham, NY?
Dr. Michaels in Latham, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gulf Health Plans
Medicare
MVP Health Care
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Michaels' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Michaels affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Michaels has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Michaels's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michaels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871689869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michaels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michaels