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Dr. Bret Coughlin, MD

Hartford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Coughlin, Diagnostic Radiologist in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Bret Coughlin, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Coughlin completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Coughlin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coughlin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coughlin’s office at (860) 246-6589.

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

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Diagnostic Radiology | Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma

    Is Dr. Coughlin board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Bret Coughlin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Coughlin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Coughlin treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Coughlin 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. Coughlin. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Lung Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check
    • Respiratory cancer screening
    • Pulmonary cancer check
    • Lung tumor screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
    • Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Breast Disorder
    • Unspecified Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems
    • General breast problem
    • Breast condition not specified
    • Undiagnosed breast issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
    • N649: Disorder of breast, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lump in Left Breast (Multiple Areas)
    • Lump in Upper Outer Left Breast
    • Breast Lump in Right Breast Overlapping Quadrants
    • Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
    • Breast Disease
    • Mass in left breast multiple quadrants
    • Left breast lump overlapping areas
    • Nodule in left breast widespread
    • Mass in upper outer left breast
    • Nodule in left breast upper outer
    • Lump in right breast multiple areas
    • Right breast mass overlapping
    • Palpable mass right breast
    • Lump in right breast upper outer
    • Right breast mass upper outer
    • Palpable mass right upper outer breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6325: Unspecified lump in the left breast, overlapping quadrants
    • N6321: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper outer quadrant
    • N6315: Unspecified lump in the right breast, overlapping quadrants
    • N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant

    Also known as:

    • Calcium Spots on Mammogram
    • Mammography
    • Breast calcifications
    • Mammogram calcifications
    • Calcium deposits in breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R921: Mammographic calcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Management
    • Catheter adjustment
    • Catheter care
    • Non-vascular catheter maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    What procedures does Dr. Coughlin perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Coughlin 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. Coughlin. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Additional Breast Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Magnetic Resonance Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy with MRI
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Localization
    • Percutaneous breast biopsy with MRI
    • Breast lesion biopsy with localization
    • MRI breast tissue sampling
    • Image-guided breast biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Breast Tissue Sample (Multiple Sites)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19085: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance
    • 19086: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 19084: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Marker Placement
    • Localization device insertion
    • Percutaneous tissue marking
    • Biopsy site marker placement
    • Radioactive seed placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 10035: Placement of soft tissue localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous, including imaging guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization (Additional)
    • Breast Clip Placement
    • Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
    • Radioactive Seed Placement in Breast

    CPT Codes:

    • 19282: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including mammographic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Does Dr. Coughlin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Coughlin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 246-6589 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Coughlin accept in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Coughlin in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • OhioHealth

    • OnePoint Patient Care

    • Other TPA

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Coughlin's office located?

    Dr. Bret Coughlin's Primary Practice

    85 Seymour St Ste 200

    Hartford, CT 06106

    (860) 246-6589

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    Dr. Bret Coughlin's Practice 2

    1260 Silas Deane Hwy Ste 100

    Wethersfield, CT 06109

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    Dr. Bret Coughlin's Practice 3

    320 Pomfret St

    Putnam, CT 06260

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

    Dr. Coughlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487686713.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coughlin?

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

    What is Dr. Bret Coughlin's specialty?

    Dr. Coughlin is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Hartford, CT. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Coughlin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bret Coughlin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Coughlin is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center 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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    Is Bret Coughlin accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Bret Coughlin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bret Coughlin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Coughlin's office at (860) 246-6589 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bret Coughlin?

    Please contact Dr. Coughlin's office at (860) 246-6589 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bret Coughlin have?

    Dr. Bret Coughlin is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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