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Dr. Wolfgang Leesch, MD

Newport News, VA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leesch, Vascular Neurologist in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Wolfgang Leesch, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Leesch graduated from Medizinische Hochschule Hannover and completed his residency at NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Dr. Leesch is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leesch’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leesch’s office at (757) 534-5220.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Leesch?

    Dr. Wolfgang Leesch, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Neurologist 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. Leesch empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Vascular Neurology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Newport News/VA community, Dr. Leesch is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

    • Medical School: Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

    Is Dr. Leesch board certified as a Vascular Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Wolfgang Leesch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Leesch speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Leesch treat?

    As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Leesch 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. Leesch. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Blood Clot in Brain
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
    • I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

    Also known as:

    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Vertebral Artery Blockage
    • Vascular Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing
    • Left Vertebral Artery Stenosis
    • Left Vertebral Artery Occlusion
    • Narrowing of Left Vertebral Artery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
    • I6502: Occlusion and stenosis of left vertebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
    • Unusual Head Imaging
    • Atypical Skull Scan
    • Abnormal Brain Scan (general)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cerebral AVM
    • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Brain Vascular Malformation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Vertebrobasilar Artery Syndrome
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke
    • Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
    • Posterior Circulation TIA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
    • G450: Vertebro-basilar artery syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of Artery
    • Artery Stricture
    • Blocked Artery
    • Arterial Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I771: Stricture of artery

    What procedures does Dr. Leesch perform?

    As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Leesch 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. Leesch. 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:

    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization
    • Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
    • Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
    • Subclavian Artery Catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)

    Does Dr. Leesch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leesch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 534-5220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leesch accept in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Leesch in Newport News, 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 Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Leesch's office located?

    Dr. Wolfgang Leesch's Primary Practice

    12200 Warwick Blvd Ste 480

    Newport News, VA 23601

    (757) 534-5220

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    Dr. Wolfgang Leesch's Practice 2

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd

    Newport News, VA 23601

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

    Dr. Leesch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255453320.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leesch?

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

    What is Dr. Wolfgang Leesch's specialty?

    Dr. Leesch is a Vascular Neurologist near Newport News, VA. Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage. Contact Dr. Leesch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wolfgang Leesch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leesch is affiliated with Riverside Regional 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 Wolfgang Leesch accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Wolfgang Leesch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wolfgang Leesch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leesch's office at (757) 534-5220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wolfgang Leesch?

    Please contact Dr. Leesch's office at (757) 534-5220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Wolfgang Leesch have?

    Dr. Wolfgang Leesch is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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