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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Welke, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Brett Welke, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Welke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welke’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welke’s office at (224) 235-4652.
What languages does Dr. Welke speak?
Dr. Welke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Welke typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Welke 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. Welke. 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:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fertility Testing
- Infertility
- Infertility testing
- Reproductive health assessment
- Fertility evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3141: Encounter for fertility testing
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Female Infertility
- Female Sterility
- Difficulty Getting Pregnant
ICD-10 Codes:
- N979: Female infertility, unspecified
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Liver
- Liver Disease
- Hepatomegaly
- Swollen liver
- Liver enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Welke typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Welke 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. Welke. 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:
- 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:
- Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
- Vascular embolization
- Artery occlusion for tumors
- Organ ischemia embolization
- Therapeutic embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
- Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
- Hysterosalpingography Prep
- Uterine Contrast Injection
CPT Codes:
- 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography
Also known as:
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Welke accept my insurance?
Dr. Welke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (224) 235-4652 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Welke accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Welke in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Welke's office located?
What is Dr. Welke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Welke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013143692.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welke
What is Dr. Brett Welke's specialty?
Dr. Welke is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Brooklyn, NY.
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. Brett Welke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Welke is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital 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 Brett Welke accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Brett Welke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brett Welke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Welke's office at (224) 235-4652 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brett Welke?
Please contact Dr. Welke's office at (224) 235-4652 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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