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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Potts, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Melissa Potts, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Potts graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Potts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potts’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potts’s office at (502) 629-7601.
Where did Dr. Potts go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Is Dr. Potts board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Potts, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Potts speak?
Dr. Potts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Potts typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Potts 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. Potts. 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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
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
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Potts typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Potts 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. Potts. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
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:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
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:
- 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
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
Does Dr. Potts accept my insurance?
Dr. Potts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 629-7601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Potts accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Potts in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Potts' office located?
Dr. Melissa Potts' Primary Practice
200 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-7601
What is Dr. Potts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Potts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114114931.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Potts
What is Dr. Melissa Potts's specialty?
Dr. Potts is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Louisville, KY.
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. Melissa Potts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Potts is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Hospital 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 Potts accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Potts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Potts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Potts's office at (502) 629-7601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Potts?
Please contact Dr. Potts's office at (502) 629-7601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Potts have?
Dr. Melissa Potts is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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