Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Welton, Infectious Disease Specialist in Vero Beach, FL?
Where did Dr. Welton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Welton speak?
Dr. Welton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Welton typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Welton 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. Welton. 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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Left Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
- Right Leg Skin Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97922: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Welton typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Welton 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. Welton. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Welton accept my insurance?
Dr. Welton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (722) 299-7009 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Welton accept in Vero Beach, FL?
Dr. Welton in Vero Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Atrio Holding Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
New York Life Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Welton's office located?
Dr. Laurie Welton's Primary Practice
3735 11th Cir Ste 201
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(722) 299-7009
What hospitals are Dr. Welton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Welton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Welton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Welton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215914353.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welton
What is Dr. Laurie Welton's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.