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Who is Dr. Wichelhaus, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wichelhaus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wichelhaus’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wichelhaus’s office at (714) 456-5922.
Is Dr. Wichelhaus board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wichelhaus speak?
Dr. Wichelhaus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wichelhaus treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wichelhaus 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. Wichelhaus. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Wichelhaus perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wichelhaus' office.
Does Dr. Wichelhaus accept my insurance?
Dr. Wichelhaus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 456-5922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wichelhaus accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Wichelhaus in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthComp
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
San Francisco Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wichelhaus' office located?
Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus' Primary Practice
101 The City Dr S Bldg 200 Ste 710
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 456-5922
What is Dr. Wichelhaus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wichelhaus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043496276.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wichelhaus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wichelhaus
What is Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus's specialty?
Dr. Wichelhaus is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Orange, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Wichelhaus to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wichelhaus is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Christoph Wichelhaus accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wichelhaus's office at (714) 456-5922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christoph Wichelhaus?
Please contact Dr. Wichelhaus's office at (714) 456-5922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus have?
Dr. Christoph Wichelhaus is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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