34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wald, Internist in Wausau, WI?
Where did Dr. Wald go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Pulmonary Diseases; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School
Is Dr. Wald board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Wald, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wald speak?
Dr. Wald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Wald typically treat?
As an Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Wald typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wald 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. Wald's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wald accept my insurance?
Dr. Wald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 847-2480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wald accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Wald in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wald's office located?
Dr. Thomas Wald's Primary Practice
425 Pine Ridge Blvd Ste 200
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 847-2480
What hospitals are Dr. Wald affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wald has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wald's NPI number?A 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 1164438040.
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. Thomas Wald'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.