Dr. Yutaka Wajima, MD

Austin, TX

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Wajima, Anesthesiologist in Austin, TX?

Dr. Yutaka Wajima, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Wajima completed his residency at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals and is currently affiliated with Heart Hospital Of Austin. Dr. Wajima is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wajima’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wajima’s office at (512) 263-3355.

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

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals

Is Dr. Wajima board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Yutaka Wajima, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology since 1998

What languages does Dr. Wajima speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wajima typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wajima 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. Wajima. 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:

Atrial Fibrillation
Afib
A-fib
Irregular heart rhythm

ICD-10 Codes:

I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Also known as:

Narrowed Aortic Valve
Leaky Mitral Valve
Heart Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Tight Aortic Valve
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Mitral Regurgitation

ICD-10 Codes:

I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

Also known as:

End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
Chronic Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Failure
Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

Also known as:

Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Silent Coronary Artery Disease
Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

ICD-10 Codes:

I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

Also known as:

Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up

ICD-10 Codes:

Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

Also known as:

Anemia
Low Red Blood Cell Count
Low Hemoglobin
Iron deficiency

ICD-10 Codes:

D649: Anemia, unspecified

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Failure
Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

ICD-10 Codes:

I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wajima typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Yutaka Wajima may include:

Please contact Dr. Wajima's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Wajima accept my insurance?

Dr. Wajima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 263-3355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Wajima accept in Austin, TX?

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

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare

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Where is Dr. Wajima's office located?

Heart Hospital Of Austin

3801 N Lamar Blvd

Austin, TX 78756

(512) 263-3355

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Dr. Yutaka Wajima's Practice 2

2304 Hancock Dr Ste 4

Austin, TX 78756

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Dr. Yutaka Wajima's Practice 3

919 E 32nd St

Austin, TX 78705

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What hospitals are Dr. Wajima affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Wajima has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Heart Hospital Of Austin,Austin, TX

Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery

Ranked in 5 Procedures

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

Dr. Wajima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912971987.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wajima?

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

What is Dr. Yutaka Wajima's specialty?

Dr. Wajima is an Anesthesiologist near Austin, TX.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Yutaka Wajima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Wajima is affiliated with Heart Hospital Of Austin 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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