22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wald, Physiatrist in Boise, ID?
Dr. David Wald, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Boise, ID with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Wald graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wald’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wald’s office at (208) 367-7350.
Where did Dr. Wald go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine | Emory University School Of Med
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College
Is Dr. Wald board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. David Wald, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Wald speak?
Dr. Wald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wald typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wald 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. Wald. 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 here.
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wald typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wald 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. Wald. 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 here.
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. Wald accept my insurance?
Dr. Wald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 367-7350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wald accept in Boise, ID?
Dr. Wald in Boise, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
H & R Block
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wald's office located?
What is Dr. Wald's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205859535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wald
What is Dr. David Wald's specialty?
Dr. Wald is a Physiatrist near Boise, ID.
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. David Wald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wald is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center 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
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Wald accepting new patients in Boise, ID?
Yes, Dr. David Wald is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Wald offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wald's office at (208) 367-7350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Wald?
Please contact Dr. Wald's office at (208) 367-7350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Wald have?
Dr. David Wald is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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