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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walters, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Portage, WI?
Dr. Michael Walters, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portage, WI. He is board certified. Dr. Walters completed his residency at In Univ Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Walters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walters’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walters’s office at (608) 745-5689.
Where did Dr. Walters go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: In Univ Sch Of Med, Emergency Medicine
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi
Is Dr. Walters board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Walters, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Walters speak?
Dr. Walters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walters typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walters 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. Walters. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walters typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Walters may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Walters' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Walters accept my insurance?
Dr. Walters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 745-5689 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walters accept in Portage, WI?
Dr. Walters in Portage, 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
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Walters' office located?
Dr. Michael Walters' Primary Practice
2817 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-5689
What is Dr. Walters's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063473973.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walters
What is Dr. Michael Walters's specialty?
Dr. Walters is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Portage, WI.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Michael Walters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walters is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus, Aspirus Stevens Point 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Walters accepting new patients in Portage, WI?
Yes, Dr. Michael Walters is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Walters offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walters's office at (608) 745-5689 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Walters?
Please contact Dr. Walters's office at (608) 745-5689 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Walters have?
Dr. Michael Walters is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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