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Dr. Richard Staehler, MD

Dr. Richard Staehler, MD

Appleton, WI

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Staehler, Physiatrist in Appleton, WI?

    Dr. Richard Staehler, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Appleton, WI. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Staehler graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine. Dr. Staehler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Staehler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Staehler’s office at (920) 882-8200.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine | University of Wisconsin Program

    • Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi | New Jersey College of Dentistry

    Is Dr. Staehler board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Staehler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Staehler speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Staehler treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Staehler 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. Staehler. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (Disc-Related)
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Lower Back Spinal Canal Narrowing from Disc
    • Lumbar Disc Compression
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back causing Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M9953: Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of lumbar region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Staehler perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Staehler 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. Staehler. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Staehler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Staehler 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. Staehler accept in Appleton, WI?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Affinity Health System

    • American Maritime Officer (AMO)

    • Community Care Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Payment System (HPS)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Staehler's office located?

    Dr. Richard Staehler's Primary Practice

    5320 W Michaels Dr

    Appleton, WI 54913

    (920) 882-8200

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

    Dr. Staehler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629060843.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Staehler?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Staehler's specialty?

    Dr. Staehler is a Physiatrist near Appleton, WI. 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. Contact Dr. Staehler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Staehler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Staehler is affiliated with ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, ThedaCare Medical Center - Berlin, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus, Bellin Health Oconto Hospital 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

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    Is Richard Staehler accepting new patients in Appleton, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Staehler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Staehler offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Staehler?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Staehler have?

    Dr. Richard Staehler is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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