40 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wachs, Cardiologist in Marietta, GA?
Where did Dr. Wachs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Cardiovascular Diseases; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Long Island Jewish Medical Center | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Wachs board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Wachs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wachs speak?
Dr. Wachs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Wachs typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Wachs 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. Wachs. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Wachs typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Wachs may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Wachs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wachs accept my insurance?
Dr. Wachs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wachs accept in Marietta, GA?
Dr. Wachs in Marietta, GA 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
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Wachs' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wachs affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wachs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of WellStar Medical Group
What is Dr. Wachs's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164490678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wachs