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Dr. Michael Wimmer, MD

Fort Worth, TX

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wimmer, Physiatrist in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Michael Wimmer, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Wimmer completed his residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation John P Smith Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Wimmer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wimmer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wimmer’s office at (817) 735-2900.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation John P Smith Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx

    Is Dr. Wimmer board certified as a Physiatrist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Wimmer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wimmer treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wimmer 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. Wimmer. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    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

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    What procedures does Dr. Wimmer perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wimmer 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. Wimmer. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    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:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Wimmer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wimmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 735-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wimmer accept in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Wimmer in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Bowling Green State University

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wimmer's office located?

    Dr. Michael Wimmer's Primary Practice

    1350 S Main St Fl 1

    Fort Worth, TX 76104

    (817) 735-2900

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    Dr. Michael Wimmer's Practice 2

    855 Montgomery St

    Fort Worth, TX 76107

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    Dr. Michael Wimmer's Practice 3

    800 5th Ave Ste 400

    Fort Worth, TX 76104

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

    Dr. Wimmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801868906.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wimmer?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Wimmer's specialty?

    Dr. Wimmer is a Physiatrist near Fort Worth, TX. 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. Wimmer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Wimmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wimmer is affiliated with Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Medical City Arlington 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 Michael Wimmer accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Wimmer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Wimmer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wimmer's office at (817) 735-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Wimmer?

    Please contact Dr. Wimmer's office at (817) 735-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Wimmer have?

    Dr. Michael Wimmer is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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