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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kaster, Family Medicine Specialist in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Benjamin Kaster, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kaster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaster’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaster’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kaster speak?
Dr. Kaster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kaster typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kaster 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. Kaster. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Use
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Pain Relievers
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
- Opioid consumption
- Taking opioids
- Opioid intake
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kaster typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kaster may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Kaster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kaster accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaster accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Kaster in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kaster's office located?
What is Dr. Kaster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881033298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaster
What is Dr. Benjamin Kaster's specialty?
Dr. Kaster is a Family Medicine Specialist near Wausau, 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 this Dr. Benjamin Kaster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaster is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benjamin Kaster accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kaster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Kaster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaster's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Kaster?
Please contact Dr. Kaster's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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