Who is Dr. Walz, Hospitalist in Palmer, AK?
Where did Dr. Walz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of North Texas Health Science Center
What languages does Dr. Walz speak?
Dr. Walz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Walz typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Walz 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. Walz. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Abdominal and Other Body Movement Problems
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Abdominal Dysfunction
- Somatic Dysfunction of Abdomen
- Body Biomechanical Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9909: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of abdomen and other regions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Walz typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Walz may include:
Please contact Dr. Walz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Walz accept my insurance?
Dr. Walz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 247-3350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walz accept in Palmer, AK?
Dr. Walz in Palmer, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Premera Blue Cross
State of Alaska
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Walz's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Walz's Primary Practice
2500 S Woodworth Loop
Palmer, AK 99645
(406) 247-3350
What hospitals are Dr. Walz affiliated with?
Dr. Walz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Walz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407098577.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walz