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Dr. Christopher James Vacek, MD

Physiatrist, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Omaha, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vacek, Physiatrist in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Christopher James Vacek, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vacek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vacek’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vacek’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Vacek speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Vacek typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Vacek 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. Vacek. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Malaise
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue
    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Vacek typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Vacek 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. Vacek. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Vacek accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vacek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vacek accept in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Vacek in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vacek's office located?

    Dr. Christopher James Vacek's Primary Practice

    6901 N 72nd St Ste 22905

    Omaha, NE 68122

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    Dr. Christopher James Vacek's Practice 2

    16120 W Dodge Rd

    Omaha, NE 68118

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

    Dr. Vacek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841645694.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vacek?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher James Vacek's specialty?

    Dr. Vacek is a Physiatrist near Omaha, NE.

    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 Dr. Christopher James Vacek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vacek is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Nebraska Medical Center 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. Christopher James Vacek accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher James Vacek is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher James Vacek offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vacek's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher James Vacek?

    Please contact Dr. Vacek's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vacek's office located?

    Dr. Vacek's office is located in Omaha, NE.