27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Biswas, Physiatrist in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Swati Biswas, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Biswas completed her residency at Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; R W Johnson Univ Hosp, Neurology; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Psychiatry. Dr. Biswas is fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Biswas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Biswas’s office at (715) 847-3000.
Where did Dr. Biswas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; R W Johnson Univ Hosp, Neurology; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Psychiatry
Medical School: Lady Hardinge Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India
Is Dr. Biswas board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Swati Biswas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Biswas speak?
Dr. Biswas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Biswas typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Biswas 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. Biswas. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Quadriplegia (C5-C7 Incomplete)
- Paralysis
- Incomplete C5-C7 paralysis
- Partial high cervical spinal cord injury
- Partial four limb paralysis C5-C7
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8254: Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Biswas typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Biswas 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. Biswas. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
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
Does Dr. Biswas accept my insurance?
Dr. Biswas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 847-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Biswas accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Biswas in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Network Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Biswas' office located?
What is Dr. Biswas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Biswas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033209911.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Biswas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Biswas
What is Dr. Swati Biswas's specialty?
Dr. Biswas is a Physiatrist near Wausau, WI.
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. Swati Biswas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Biswas is affiliated with Marshfield Medical Center - Weston, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital 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
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Is Swati Biswas accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?
Yes, Dr. Swati Biswas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Swati Biswas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Biswas's office at (715) 847-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Swati Biswas?
Please contact Dr. Biswas's office at (715) 847-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Swati Biswas have?
Dr. Swati Biswas is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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