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Dr. Sarah Wachter, MD

Anesthesiologist

Minneapolis, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wachter, Anesthesiologist in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Sarah Wachter, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wachter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wachter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wachter’s office at (612) 237-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Wachter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wachter typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wachter 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. Wachter. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Necrotizing Fasciitis
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Flesh-eating disease
    • Necrotizing soft tissue infection
    • Gangrene

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M726: Necrotizing fasciitis

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Femur Shaft Fracture
    • Broken Mid-Thigh Bone
    • Thighbone Shaft Injury
    • Diaphyseal Femur Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72301A: Unspecified fracture of shaft of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wachter typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wachter 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. Wachter. 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:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Wachter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wachter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 237-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wachter accept in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Wachter in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthPartners

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Minnesota

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wachter's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Wachter's Primary Practice

    500 Harvard St SE

    Minneapolis, MN 55455

    (612) 237-3000

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    Dr. Sarah Wachter's Practice 2

    2450 Riverside Ave

    Minneapolis, MN 55454

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

    Dr. Wachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285075325.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachter?

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

    What is Dr. Sarah Wachter's specialty?

    Dr. Wachter is an Anesthesiologist near Minneapolis, MN.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Sarah Wachter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wachter is affiliated with M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Frederick Health Hospital, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, Ascension Saint Agnes 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 Dr. Sarah Wachter accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Wachter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Wachter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wachter's office at (612) 237-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Wachter?

    Please contact Dr. Wachter's office at (612) 237-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wachter's office located?

    Dr. Wachter's office is located in Minneapolis, MN.