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Dr. Thomas Wascher, MD

Dr. Thomas Wascher, MD

Appleton, WI

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wascher, Neurosurgeon in Appleton, WI?

    Dr. Thomas Wascher, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Appleton, WI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Wascher completed his residency at Barrow Neur Inst St Jos Hp Mc, Neurological Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Wascher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wascher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wascher’s office at (920) 882-8200.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wascher?

    Dr. Thomas Wascher, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wascher empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Appleton/WI community, Dr. Wascher is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Barrow Neur Inst St Jos Hp Mc, Neurological Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il

    Is Dr. Wascher board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Wascher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Wascher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wascher treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wascher 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. Wascher. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Instability
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Unstable Neck Spine
    • Cervical Spine Instability
    • Neck Vertebral Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M532X2: Spinal instabilities, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Does Dr. Wascher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wascher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (920) 882-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wascher accept in Appleton, WI?

    Dr. Wascher in Appleton, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Auxiant

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Health Payment System (HPS)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wascher's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Wascher's Primary Practice

    5320 W Michaels Dr

    Appleton, WI 54913

    (920) 882-8200

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    Dr. Thomas Wascher's Practice 2

    130 2nd St

    Neenah, WI 54956

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

    Dr. Wascher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447242573.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wascher?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Wascher's specialty?

    Dr. Wascher is a Neurosurgeon near Appleton, WI. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Wascher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Wascher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wascher is affiliated with ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Thomas Wascher accepting new patients in Appleton, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Wascher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Wascher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wascher's office at (920) 882-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Wascher?

    Please contact Dr. Wascher's office at (920) 882-8200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Wascher have?

    Dr. Thomas Wascher is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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