Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wiest, Hospitalist in Wenatchee, WA?
Dr. Stephen Wiest, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Wenatchee, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wiest completed his residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wiest is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wiest’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wiest’s office at (509) 433-3290.
Where did Dr. Wiest go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Wiest board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Wiest, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011
What languages does Dr. Wiest speak?
Dr. Wiest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wiest treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Wiest 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. Wiest. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Osteoporosis-related Left Femur Fracture
- Osteoporosis with Femur Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Osteoporosis
- Fragility fracture of left femur
- Left femur break due to weak bones
- Pathological left femur fracture
- Left femur bone fracture from osteoporosis
- Fragility Fracture of Femur
- Osteoporotic Thigh Bone Fracture
- Weak Bone Fracture in Thigh
ICD-10 Codes:
- M80052A: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left femur, initial encounter for fracture
- M80051A: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right femur, initial encounter for fracture
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Which procedures does Dr. Wiest perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Wiest may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wiest's office.
Does Dr. Wiest accept my insurance?
Dr. Wiest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 433-3290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wiest accept in Wenatchee, WA?
Dr. Wiest in Wenatchee, WA 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
Centene
Community Health Plan of Washington
EDS
Medicare
MedImpact
Premera Blue Cross
State of Tennessee
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wiest's office located?
What is Dr. Wiest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wiest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346449659.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wiest
What is Dr. Stephen Wiest's specialty?
Dr. Wiest is a Hospitalist near Wenatchee, WA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Wiest to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Wiest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wiest 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Stephen Wiest accepting new patients in Wenatchee, WA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Wiest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Wiest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wiest's office at (509) 433-3290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Wiest?
Please contact Dr. Wiest's office at (509) 433-3290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Wiest have?
Dr. Stephen Wiest is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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