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Dr. Michael Wong, MD

Physiatrist

Milford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wong, Physiatrist in Milford, CT?

    Dr. Michael Wong, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Milford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wong graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency at University Hospital - SUNY at Stony Brook Program. Dr. Wong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wong’s office at (203) 876-2179.

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

    • Residency: University Hospital - SUNY at Stony Brook Program

    • Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Wong speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

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

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Wong may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 876-2179 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wong accept in Milford, CT?

    Dr. Wong in Milford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wong's office located?

    Dr. Michael Wong's Primary Practice

    232 Boston Post Rd Ste 12

    Milford, CT 06460

    (203) 876-2179

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    Dr. Michael Wong's Practice 2

    2900 Main St Ste 1D

    Stratford, CT 06614

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    Dr. Michael Wong's Practice 3

    555 Bridgeport Ave

    Shelton, CT 06484

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

    Dr. Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346226834.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wong?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Wong's specialty?

    Dr. Wong is a Physiatrist near Milford, CT.

    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. Michael Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wong is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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. Michael Wong accepting new patients in Milford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Wong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Wong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (203) 876-2179 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Wong?

    Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (203) 876-2179 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wong's office located?

    Dr. Wong's offices are located in Milford, CT, Stratford, CT, and Shelton, CT.