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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fechtner, Physiatrist in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Daniel Fechtner, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Fechtner completed his residency at Columbia U. Dr. Fechtner is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fechtner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fechtner’s office at (616) 840-8000.
Where did Dr. Fechtner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Columbia U
Is Dr. Fechtner board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Fechtner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Fechtner speak?
Dr. Fechtner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Fechtner typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fechtner 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. Fechtner. 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 here.
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:
- 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:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- Right-sided spastic paralysis
- Right-sided stiff paralysis
- Spastic weakness on right dominant side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Fechtner typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fechtner 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. Fechtner. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Fechtner accept my insurance?
Dr. Fechtner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 840-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fechtner accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Fechtner in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Accident Fund Holdings
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fechtner's office located?
What is Dr. Fechtner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fechtner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467440487.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fechtner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fechtner
What is Dr. Daniel Fechtner's specialty?
Dr. Fechtner is a Physiatrist near Grand Rapids, MI.
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 this Dr. Daniel Fechtner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fechtner is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center 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
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Is Daniel Fechtner accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Fechtner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Fechtner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fechtner's office at (616) 840-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Fechtner?
Please contact Dr. Fechtner's office at (616) 840-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Fechtner have?
Dr. Daniel Fechtner is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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