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Dr. Wendy Contreras, MD

Physiatrist

Taylor, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Contreras, Physiatrist in Taylor, MI?

    Dr. Wendy Contreras, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Taylor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Contreras is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Contreras’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Contreras’s office at (313) 240-7595.

    What languages does Dr. Contreras speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Contreras 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. Contreras. 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:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Contreras 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. Contreras. 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:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    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:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Contreras accept my insurance?

    Dr. Contreras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 240-7595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Contreras accept in Taylor, MI?

    Dr. Contreras in Taylor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Henry Ford Health System

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Contreras' office located?

    Dr. Wendy Contreras' Primary Practice

    10000 Telegraph Rd Ste 100

    Taylor, MI 48180

    (313) 240-7595

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    Dr. Wendy Contreras' Practice 2

    18101 Oakwood Blvd

    Dearborn, MI 48124

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    Dr. Wendy Contreras' Practice 3

    25250 Kelly Rd

    Roseville, MI 48066

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

    Dr. Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932586906.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Contreras?

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

    What is Dr. Wendy Contreras's specialty?

    Dr. Contreras is a Physiatrist near Taylor, MI.

    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. Wendy Contreras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Contreras is affiliated with Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Corewell Health Wayne Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Henry Ford 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. Wendy Contreras accepting new patients in Taylor, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Wendy Contreras is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wendy Contreras offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Contreras' office at (313) 240-7595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wendy Contreras?

    Please contact Dr. Contreras' office at (313) 240-7595 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Contreras' office located?

    Dr. Contreras' offices are located in Taylor, MI, Dearborn, MI, and Roseville, MI.