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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Welch, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Patrick Welch, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Welch graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Cardiovascular Diseases; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Internal Medicine. Dr. Welch is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welch’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welch’s office at (337) 289-6808.
Where did Dr. Welch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Cardiovascular Diseases; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas | Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College and Hospital
Is Dr. Welch board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Welch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Welch speak?
Dr. Welch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Welch treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. 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. 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:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Complete Heart Block
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Fast Heartbeat
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
- VFib
- V-fib
- Cardiac Arrest Rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R002: Palpitations
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I484: Atypical atrial flutter
- I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I4901: Ventricular fibrillation
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
What procedures does Dr. Welch perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. 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. 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:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker or Defibrillator Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
- Cardiac Pacing Lead Placement
- Left Ventricular Pacing Lead Insertion
- ICD Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Electrode Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33224: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, with attachment to previously placed pacemaker or implantable defibrillator pulse generator (including revision of pocket, removal, insertion, and/or replacement of existing generator)
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Pacemaker Battery Removal
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Removal
- Heart Pacemaker Device Removal
- Pacemaker Box Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
- 33233: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator only
Also known as:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
- Defibrillator Device Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Removal
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement (Single Lead)
- ICD Pulse Generator Removal
- Implantable Defibrillator Explant
- Defibrillator Battery Removal
- Heart Defibrillator Device Removal
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- Single Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only
- 33262: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; single lead system
Also known as:
- Ventricular Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
- Transvenous Pacemaker Placement
- Heart Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33207: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); ventricular
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
- Pacemaker generator exchange
- Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
- Pacemaker device replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
- 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- S-ICD System Insertion
- Under-Skin Defibrillator Implant
- Permanent Subcutaneous Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33270: Insertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous electrode, including defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing for arrhythmia termination, and programming or reprogramming of sensing or therapeutic parameters, when performed
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- ICD Generator Replacement
- Implantable Defibrillator Exchange
- Dual Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33263: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Does Dr. Welch accept my insurance?
Dr. Welch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 289-6808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Welch accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Welch in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Welch's office located?
Dr. Patrick Welch's Primary Practice
200 Beaullieu Dr Ste 1
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 289-6808
What is Dr. Welch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417146283.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welch
What is Dr. Patrick Welch's specialty?
Dr. Welch is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Lafayette, LA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Welch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Patrick Welch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Welch is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Iberia 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 Patrick Welch accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Welch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Welch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Welch's office at (337) 289-6808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Welch?
Please contact Dr. Welch's office at (337) 289-6808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Welch have?
Dr. Patrick Welch is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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