Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Welden, Internist in Ada, OK?
Where did Dr. Welden go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: City Of Faith Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Oral Roberts Univ Sch of Med, Tulsa Ok
Is Dr. Welden board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shirley Welden, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Welden speak?
Dr. Welden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Welden typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Welden 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. Welden. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Alcohol dependence withdrawal
- Alcohol detox
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Welden typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shirley Welden may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Welden's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Welden accept my insurance?
Dr. Welden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (580) 436-3980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Welden accept in Ada, OK?
Dr. Welden in Ada, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Healthcare (OK) Oklahoma City
Humana
Kennon & Company
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Welden's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Welden affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Welden has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Welden's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Welden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114123619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welden
What is Dr. Shirley Welden's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.