Dr. Annica Waalkes, MD

Kentwood, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Waalkes, Family Medicine Specialist in Kentwood, MI?

Dr. Annica Waalkes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kentwood, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Waalkes graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Eisenhower Army Med Center. Dr. Waalkes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waalkes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waalkes’s office at (616) 748-2850.

Where did Dr. Waalkes go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Eisenhower Army Med Center
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

Is Dr. Waalkes board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. Annica Waalkes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

What languages does Dr. Waalkes speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Waalkes typically treat?

As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Waalkes 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. Waalkes. 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:

General Counseling Services
Personal Counseling
Life Coaching
Support Services

ICD-10 Codes:

Z7189: Other specified counseling

Also known as:

Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A419: Sepsis, 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:

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:

Muscle Weakness
Muscle Disorder
Loss of strength
Fatigue
Muscle fatigue

ICD-10 Codes:

R531: Weakness

Also known as:

Pneumonia
Lung Infection
Chest Infection
Pneumonitis

ICD-10 Codes:

J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Also known as:

Acute Bladder Infection
Bladder Disease
Acute Cystitis
Sudden Bladder Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

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

What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Waalkes typically perform?

As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Annica Waalkes may include:

Please contact Dr. Waalkes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Waalkes accept my insurance?

Dr. Waalkes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 748-2850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Waalkes accept in Kentwood, MI?

Dr. Waalkes in Kentwood, MI 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
McLaren Health Care
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Waalkes' office located?

200 Shmg Internal Medicine

4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200

Kentwood, MI 49508

(616) 748-2850

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Dr. Annica Waalkes' Practice 2

605 Oak St

Big Rapids, MI 49307

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Spectrum Health Gerber

212 S Sullivan Ave

Fremont, MI 49412

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What hospitals are Dr. Waalkes affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Waalkes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital,Grand Rapids, MI

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Mclaren Flint,Flint, MI

Ranked Mastectomy

Corewell Health Reed City Hospital,Reed City, MI

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

Dr. Waalkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538116199.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waalkes?

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

What is Dr. Annica Waalkes's specialty?

Dr. Waalkes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Kentwood, MI.

What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

Is Dr. Annica Waalkes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Waalkes is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Mclaren Flint 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

When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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