MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Didesch, Physiatrist in Wenatchee, WA?
Dr. Michelle Didesch, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wenatchee, WA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Didesch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Didesch’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Didesch’s office at (509) 663-8711.
What languages does Dr. Didesch speak?
Dr. Didesch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Didesch treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Didesch 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. Didesch. 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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Aphasia
- Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Speech Loss
- Language Disorder
- Difficulty Speaking after Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69320: Aphasia following cerebral infarction
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I69352: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left 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:
- Quadriplegia
- Spastic Hemiplegia
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia (C5-C7 Incomplete)
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
- Stiff paralysis on one side
- Spastic one-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis with spasticity
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
- Incomplete C5-C7 paralysis
- Partial high cervical spinal cord injury
- Partial four limb paralysis C5-C7
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
- G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
- G8254: Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Which procedures does Dr. Didesch perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michelle Didesch may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Didesch's office.
Does Dr. Didesch accept my insurance?
Dr. Didesch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 663-8711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Didesch accept in Wenatchee, WA?
Dr. Didesch in Wenatchee, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community Health Plan of Washington
Department of Veterans Affairs
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Didesch's office located?
Dr. Michelle Didesch's Primary Practice
1201 S Miller St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8711
What is Dr. Didesch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Didesch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649510256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Didesch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Didesch
What is Dr. Michelle Didesch's specialty?
Dr. Didesch is a Physiatrist near Wenatchee, WA. 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. Contact Dr. Didesch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Didesch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Didesch is affiliated with Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Michelle Didesch accepting new patients in Wenatchee, WA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Didesch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Didesch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Didesch's office at (509) 663-8711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Didesch?
Please contact Dr. Didesch's office at (509) 663-8711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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