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Dr. John Wheat, DO

Dr. John Wheat, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

Merrill, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wheat, Family Medicine Specialist in Merrill, WI?

    Dr. John Wheat, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Merrill, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wheat graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at University Of Wisconsin Medical School. Dr. Wheat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wheat’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wheat’s office at (715) 539-5600.

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

    • Residency: University Of Wisconsin Medical School

    • Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences

    Is Dr. Wheat board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Wheat, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wheat speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wheat typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wheat 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. Wheat. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wheat typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Wheat may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wheat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wheat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 539-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wheat accept in Merrill, WI?

    Dr. Wheat in Merrill, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Marshfield Clinic Health System

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wheat's office located?

    Aspirus Pulmonary And Critical Care

    3333 E Main St

    Merrill, WI 54452

    (715) 539-5600

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    Dr. John Wheat's Practice 2

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd Ste 185

    Wausau, WI 54401

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    Dr. John Wheat's Practice 3

    4005 Community Center Dr

    Weston, WI 54476

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    What hospitals are Dr. Wheat affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Wheat has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital,Tomahawk, WI
    Aspirus Langlade Hospital,Antigo, WI
    Aspirus Riverview Hospital,Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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

    Dr. Wheat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093733230.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wheat?

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

    What is Dr. John Wheat's specialty?

    Dr. Wheat is a Family Medicine Specialist near Merrill, WI.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. John Wheat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wheat is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. John Wheat accepting new patients in Merrill, WI?

    Yes, Dr. John Wheat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Wheat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wheat's office at (715) 539-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Wheat?

    Please contact Dr. Wheat's office at (715) 539-5600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wheat's office located?

    Dr. Wheat's offices are located in Merrill, WI, Wausau, WI, and Weston, WI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Wheat have?

    Dr. John Wheat is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.