Dr. Michael Muhlert, MD
Memphis, TN
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Muhlert, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Michael Muhlert, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Muhlert graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. Dr. Muhlert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Muhlert’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Muhlert’s office at (901) 765-2191.
Where did Dr. Muhlert go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Muhlert board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Muhlert, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Muhlert speak?
Dr. Muhlert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Muhlert typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Muhlert 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. Muhlert. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Muhlert typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Muhlert 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. Muhlert. 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:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
- Percutaneous fluid drainage
- Abscess drainage with imaging
- Peritoneal fluid aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
- 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- PEG Tube Placement
- G-Tube Insertion
- Feeding Tube Placement (Stomach)
CPT Codes:
- 49440: Insertion of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
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
Does Dr. Muhlert accept my insurance?
Dr. Muhlert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 765-2191 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Muhlert accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Muhlert in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Muhlert's office located?
What is Dr. Muhlert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Muhlert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063630093.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muhlert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Muhlert
What is Dr. Michael Muhlert's specialty?
Dr. Muhlert is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Memphis, TN.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Is this Dr. Michael Muhlert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Muhlert is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis, St. Bernards Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, Great River Medical Center 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 Michael Muhlert accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Michael Muhlert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Muhlert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Muhlert's office at (901) 765-2191 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Muhlert?
Please contact Dr. Muhlert's office at (901) 765-2191 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Muhlert have?
Dr. Michael Muhlert is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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