Who is Dr. Joels, Vascular Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Charles Joels, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified.
Dr. Joels is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joels’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joels’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Joels?
Dr. Charles Joels, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Joels empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Aortic, Carotid Artery Surgery, Dialysis Access, Limb Salvage, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Renovascular Disease, Venous Insufficiency, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Chattanooga/TN community, Dr. Joels is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Joels board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Charles Joels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Joels speak?
Dr. Joels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Joels treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Joels 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. Joels. 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:
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Stenosis
Blocked Carotid Artery
Neck Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
Localized Swelling
Widespread Swelling
Edema
Localized Edema
Fluid Retention
Swelling in one area
Generalized Edema
Full Body Swelling
Systemic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
R600: Localized edema
R601: Generalized edema
Also known as:
Peripheral Artery Disease
PVD
PAD
Poor Circulation in Legs
Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
Peripheral Arterial Disease in Both Legs
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
PAD in Both Legs
Poor Circulation in Both Legs
Hardening of Arteries in Both Legs
ICD-10 Codes:
I70293: Other atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
Also known as:
Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAA
Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
Lost left leg below knee
Limb Loss
Left below knee amputation
Missing left lower leg
Left lower leg loss
ICD-10 Codes:
Z89512: Acquired absence of left leg below knee
What procedures does Dr. Joels perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Joels 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. Joels. 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:
Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
AV Fistula Surgery
Cimino Fistula
Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
AV fistula repair
Dialysis graft revision
Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
Balloon Angioplasty (Non-Heart/Brain/Leg)
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
AV Fistula Angioplasty
Transluminal Angioplasty
Percutaneous Balloon Angioplasty
Artery Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
37246: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except lower extremity artery(ies) for occlusive disease, intracranial, coronary, pulmonary, or dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same artery; initial artery
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
Femoral Artery Angioplasty
Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
Dialysis Circuit Angiography
Fistula/Graft Evaluation
Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Tibial Artery Angioplasty
Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Leg Artery Stent Placement
Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
Femoral Artery Stenting
Popliteal Artery Stenting
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Revascularization
Iliac Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
Pelvic Artery Widening
CPT Codes:
37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
Subcutaneous port placement
Central line with port
CPT Codes:
36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
Central Line Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
Central Venous Catheter Replacement
Tunneled Catheter Exchange
Central Line Replacement
IV Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access
Also known as:
Dialysis Fistula or Graft Revision
AV Fistula Repair
Dialysis Access Revision
Thrombectomy of Dialysis Graft
CPT Codes:
36833: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; with thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Tunneled central line placement
Central venous access device insertion
Hickman catheter insertion
Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Open Thrombectomy for Dialysis Fistula/Graft
Fistula Declotting
Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
AV Fistula Clot Removal
CPT Codes:
36831: Thrombectomy, open, arteriovenous fistula without revision, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Artery Catheter Placement
Selective Arterial Catheterization
Vascular Catheter Placement
Diagnostic Artery Catheter
Abdominal Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
Intravascular Stent Insertion
Transcatheter Stenting
Peripheral Artery Stent
CPT Codes:
37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery
Also known as:
Iliac Artery Stent Placement
Endovascular iliac artery stenting
Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel
Also known as:
Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Sclerotherapy for veins
Foam injection for varicose veins
Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
Varicose vein injection
CPT Codes:
36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
Also known as:
Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Joels accept my insurance?
Dr. Joels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joels accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Joels in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Joels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497770283.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joels
What is Dr. Charles Joels's specialty?
Dr. Joels is a Vascular Surgeon near Chattanooga, TN.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Joels to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Joels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joels is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Parkridge Medical Center, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga 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 Charles Joels accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Charles Joels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Joels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joels's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Joels?
Please contact Dr. Joels's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Joels have?
Dr. Charles Joels is certified by the American Board of Surgery.