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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. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 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 in 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
- Atrial Flutter
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Sick sinus syndrome
- 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)
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- VFib
- V-fib
- Cardiac Arrest Rhythm
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R002: Palpitations
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I484: Atypical atrial flutter
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4901: Ventricular fibrillation
- I4729: Other ventricular 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:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Welch perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Patrick Welch may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Welch's office.
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
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 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
Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
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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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