Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch, MD
Albany, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mortensen-Welch, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Mortensen-Welch completed her residency at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York. She is a member of the OTO-HNS. Dr. Mortensen-Welch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mortensen-Welch’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mortensen-Welch’s office at (631) 444-4121.
Where did Dr. Mortensen-Welch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Laryngology, Mount Sinai Medical Center
Residency: The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York | The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
Is Dr. Mortensen-Welch board certified as a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology since 2008
What languages does Dr. Mortensen-Welch speak?
Dr. Mortensen-Welch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mortensen-Welch treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Mortensen-Welch 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. Mortensen-Welch. 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:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Voice Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
- Paralyzed vocal cord
- Single vocal cord paralysis
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
- Laryngeal polyp
- Vocal fold polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
- J381: Polyp of vocal cord and larynx
Also known as:
- Larynx Disorder
- Larynx Narrowing
- Pharynx Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Voice box problems
- Laryngeal conditions
- Throat issues
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
- Throat conditions
- Pharyngeal diseases
- Problems with the pharynx
ICD-10 Codes:
- J387: Other diseases of larynx
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
- J392: Other diseases of pharynx
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
What procedures does Dr. Mortensen-Welch perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist, Dr. Mortensen-Welch 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. Mortensen-Welch. 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:
- Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
- Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
- Vocal Cord Exam
- Throat Scope with Strobe Light
- Voice Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
- Direct laryngoscopy with injection
- Vocal cord augmentation
- Voice box injection
CPT Codes:
- 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Lesion Removal and Reconstruction
- Vocal Cord Repositioning Surgery
- Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Surgery
- Vocal Cord Polyp Removal
- Voice Box Lesion Repair
- Medialization Laryngoplasty
- Vocal Cord Paralysis Surgery
- Voice Box Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31545: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord; reconstruction with local tissue flap(s)
- 31591: Laryngoplasty, medialization, unilateral
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Injection
- Therapeutic Laryngoscopy
- Vocal Cord Augmentation
- Voice Box Injection
CPT Codes:
- 31570: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic;
Also known as:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Laser Removal of Throat Lesion
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Laser Ablation
- Voice Box Lesion Removal (Laser)
- Throat Lesion Destruction
CPT Codes:
- 31572: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with ablation or destruction of lesion(s) with laser, unilateral
Also known as:
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Vocal cord injection
- Laryngeal injection
- Voice box injection
- Therapeutic laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Injection
- Rigid Esophagoscopy
- Throat Scope with Injection
- Esophageal Injection Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43192: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Rigid Esophagoscopy with Dilation
- Esophageal Dilation with Rigid Scope
- Transoral Esophagus Widening
- Rigid Esophagoscopy with Guide Wire
CPT Codes:
- 43196: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by dilation over guide wire
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
- Laryngeal Botox Injection
- Voice Box Chemodenervation
- Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed
Does Dr. Mortensen-Welch accept my insurance?
Dr. Mortensen-Welch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 444-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mortensen-Welch accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Mortensen-Welch in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CDPHP
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthNow New York
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Mortensen-Welch's office located?
Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch's Primary Practice
50 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(631) 444-4121
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
OTO-HNS
Member
Awards
Selected for inclusion in LI Pulse Magazine's 2013 Best Doctors listi
American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Fellow
What is Dr. Mortensen-Welch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mortensen-Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467675181.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mortensen-Welch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mortensen-Welch
What is Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch's specialty?
Dr. Mortensen-Welch is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Otolaryngologist near Albany, NY. An otolaryngologist specializing in sleep medicine is board-certified in the subspecialty and focuses on the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, and management of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. They provide care to patients of all ages, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Conditions treated by sleep specialists include sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders, among others. Contact Dr. Mortensen-Welch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mortensen-Welch is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, NY 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 Melissa Mortensen-Welch accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mortensen-Welch's office at (631) 444-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Mortensen-Welch?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch have?
Dr. Melissa Mortensen-Welch is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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