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. Dr. Didesch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Didesch’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Didesch typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
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
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
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Spastic Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
- Stiff paralysis on one side
- Spastic one-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis with spasticity
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
- G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Didesch typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Didesch 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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
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 Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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 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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