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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wacker, Critical Care Internist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. David Wacker, MD, PHD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wacker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wacker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wacker’s office.
What languages does Dr. Wacker speak?
Dr. Wacker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wacker treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Wacker 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. Wacker. 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.
Also known as:
- Shock
- Shock After Surgery
- Low Blood Volume Shock
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
- Post-operative shock
- Surgical shock
- Circulatory collapse after surgery
- Hypovolemic Shock
- Hemorrhagic Shock
- Fluid Loss Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R578: Other shock
- T8110XA: Postprocedural shock unspecified, initial encounter
- R571: Hypovolemic shock
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Wacker perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Wacker may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wacker's office.
Does Dr. Wacker accept my insurance?
Dr. Wacker 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. Wacker accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Wacker in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Genesis Health System
HealthPartners
Humana
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Minnesota
State of Tennessee
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wacker's office located?
What is Dr. Wacker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386969327.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wacker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wacker
What is Dr. David Wacker's specialty?
Dr. Wacker is a Critical Care Internist near Minneapolis, MN. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Wacker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Wacker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wacker is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is David Wacker accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. David Wacker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Wacker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wacker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Wacker?
Please contact Dr. Wacker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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