Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wachtmeister, Internist in Amsterdam, NY?
Where did Dr. Wachtmeister go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Wachtmeister board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Erika Wachtmeister, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wachtmeister speak?
Dr. Wachtmeister and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Wachtmeister typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Wachtmeister 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. Wachtmeister. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Wachtmeister typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Erika Wachtmeister may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Wachtmeister's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wachtmeister accept my insurance?
Dr. Wachtmeister accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 841-7415 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wachtmeister accept in Amsterdam, NY?
Dr. Wachtmeister in Amsterdam, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gulf Health Plans
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wachtmeister's office located?
St Marys Hospital Fam Hlth Cntr @ Carondelet Pavi
380 Guy Park Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 841-7415
What hospitals are Dr. Wachtmeister affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wachtmeister has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wachtmeister's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wachtmeister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518144617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachtmeister?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wachtmeister
What is Dr. Erika Wachtmeister's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.