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Dr. David Wiersema, DO

Physiatrist

Saginaw, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wiersema, Physiatrist in Saginaw, MI?

    Dr. David Wiersema, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Saginaw, MI. Dr. Wiersema completed his residency at Mi State Univ Coll Osteo Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Wiersema is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wiersema’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wiersema’s office at (989) 797-4610.

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

    • Residency: Mi State Univ Coll Osteo Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    • Medical School: Mi State University, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi

    What languages does Dr. Wiersema speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wiersema typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wiersema 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. Wiersema. 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:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G248: Other dystonia
    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wiersema typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wiersema 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. Wiersema. 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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Management
    • Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
    • Epidural Pump Refill
    • Pain Pump Evaluation
    • Drug Infusion Pump Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

    Does Dr. Wiersema accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wiersema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (989) 797-4610 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wiersema accept in Saginaw, MI?

    Dr. Wiersema in Saginaw, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • McLaren Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wiersema's office located?

    Dr. David Wiersema's Primary Practice

    4701 Towne Centre Rd Ste 102

    Saginaw, MI 48604

    (989) 797-4610

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    What hospitals are Dr. Wiersema affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Wiersema has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Covenant Medical Center Harrison,Saginaw, MI
    Mckenzie Hospital Campus,Sandusky, MI

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

    Dr. Wiersema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851322549.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiersema?

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

    What is Dr. David Wiersema's specialty?

    Dr. Wiersema is a Physiatrist near Saginaw, MI.

    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 Dr. David Wiersema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wiersema is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch 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

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    Is Dr. David Wiersema accepting new patients in Saginaw, MI?

    Yes, Dr. David Wiersema is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Wiersema offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wiersema's office at (989) 797-4610 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Wiersema?

    Please contact Dr. Wiersema's office at (989) 797-4610 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wiersema's office located?

    Dr. Wiersema's office is located in Saginaw, MI.