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Dr. Nathaniel Wachter, MD

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wachter, Neurologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Nathaniel Wachter, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wachter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wachter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wachter’s office at (314) 251-6075.

    What languages does Dr. Wachter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wachter treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Wachter 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. Wachter. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Other Tremor Disorder
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor
    • Atypical Tremor
    • Unusual Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor
    • G252: Other specified forms of tremor

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G248: Other dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Wachter perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Wachter 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. Wachter. 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    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:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    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)

    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. Wachter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wachter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 251-6075 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wachter accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Wachter in Saint Louis, MO 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

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wachter's office located?

    Dr. Nathaniel Wachter's Primary Practice

    621 S New Ballas Rd

    Saint Louis, MO 63141

    (314) 251-6075

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    Dr. Nathaniel Wachter's Practice 2

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 5003B

    Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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    Dr. Nathaniel Wachter's Practice 3

    1176 Town and Country Commons Dr

    Chesterfield, MO 63017

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

    Dr. Wachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922492123.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachter?

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

    What is Dr. Nathaniel Wachter's specialty?

    Dr. Wachter is a Neurologist near Saint Louis, MO.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Nathaniel Wachter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wachter is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Mercy Hospital Washington, Mercy Hospital South, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis 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 Nathaniel Wachter accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Nathaniel Wachter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathaniel Wachter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wachter's office at (314) 251-6075 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathaniel Wachter?

    Please contact Dr. Wachter's office at (314) 251-6075 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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