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Who is Dr. Welles, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Matthew Welles, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Welles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welles’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welles’s office at (757) 275-9998.
What languages does Dr. Welles speak?
Dr. Welles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Welles typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Welles 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. Welles. 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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
- R578: Other shock
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Welles typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Welles 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. Welles' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Welles accept my insurance?
Dr. Welles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 275-9998 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Welles accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Welles in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Welles' office located?
What is Dr. Welles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Welles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538629126.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welles
What is Dr. Matthew Welles's specialty?
Dr. Welles is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Norfolk, VA.
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. Matthew Welles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Welles is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Obici 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 Matthew Welles accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Welles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Welles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Welles's office at (757) 275-9998 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Welles?
Please contact Dr. Welles's office at (757) 275-9998 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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