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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Michaels, Physiatrist in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Matthew Michaels, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI. Dr. Michaels is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michaels’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michaels’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Michaels?
Dr. Matthew Michaels, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Michaels empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Electrodiagnosis, Integrative Medicine, Pain Management, Pain-Back & Neck, Pain-Spine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wausau, WI community, Dr. Michaels is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Michaels speak?
Dr. Michaels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Michaels typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Michaels 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. Michaels. 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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Myopathy
- Muscle Disease
- Muscle Weakness Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7289: Other specified myopathies
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Michaels typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Michaels 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. Michaels. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Michaels accept my insurance?
Dr. Michaels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michaels accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Michaels in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Michaels' office located?
What is Dr. Michaels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michaels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780666404.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michaels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michaels
What is Dr. Matthew Michaels's specialty?
Dr. Michaels is a Physiatrist near Wausau, WI.
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 this Dr. Matthew Michaels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Michaels is affiliated with Blanchard Valley Health System 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 Matthew Michaels accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Michaels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Michaels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Michaels's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Michaels?
Please contact Dr. Michaels's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Michaels
1111 Westwood Dr
Wausau, WI 54401