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Dr. Christoph Pohl, MD

Wyomissing, PA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pohl, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Wyomissing, PA?

    Dr. Christoph Pohl, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Wyomissing, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Pohl graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at Morristown Mem Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Columbia-Hca Chippenham M C, Family Medicine; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Pohl is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pohl’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pohl’s office at (484) 628-8059.

    Where did Dr. Pohl go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Morristown Mem Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Columbia-Hca Chippenham M C, Family Medicine; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, General Surgery | Chesterfield Fam Prac Ctr

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    Is Dr. Pohl board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christoph Pohl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Pohl speak?

    Dr. Pohl and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Pohl treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Pohl 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. Pohl. 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:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Enlarged Liver
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • Hepatomegaly
    • Swollen liver
    • Liver enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites
    • R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma
    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

    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:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Vertebral Compression Fracture
    • Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
    • Brittle Bone Fracture
    • Fragility Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8008XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal Cancer
    • Kidney Tumor
    • Renal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Ostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Urostomy Care
    • Urinary Stoma Management
    • Kidney Ostomy Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract

    Also known as:

    • Other problems with blood vessel devices
    • Vascular device complications
    • Blood vessel implant issues
    • Prosthetic vascular device problems
    • Vascular graft complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Lung surgery aftercare
    • Breathing system recovery
    • Respiratory post-op care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48813: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the respiratory system

    What procedures does Dr. Pohl perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Pohl 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. Pohl. 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:

    • 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:

    • Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
    • Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
    • Abscess Imaging
    • Cystogram via Drain

    CPT Codes:

    • 49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
    • Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
    • Bile Duct Drain Change
    • Biliary Drain Replacement
    • Bile Duct Catheter Swap

    CPT Codes:

    • 47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
    • Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
    • Abdominal Needle Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle

    Also known as:

    • Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
    • Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
    • Cyst Drain Replacement
    • Radiologically Guided Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Cholangiography (Diagnostic)
    • Bile Duct X-ray
    • Diagnostic Cholangiogram
    • Liver Bile Duct Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 47531: Injection procedure for cholangiography, percutaneous, complete diagnostic procedure including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation; existing access

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Change
    • Cecostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter
    • Selective arterial catheterization
    • Complex arterial catheter placement
    • Vascular catheterization
    • Angiography catheter placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
    • Vascular embolization
    • Artery occlusion for tumors
    • Organ ischemia embolization
    • Therapeutic embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Replacement
    • Tunneled Catheter Exchange
    • Central Line Replacement
    • IV Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
    • Dialysis Circuit Angiography
    • Fistula/Graft Evaluation
    • Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;

    Also known as:

    • Central Line Check with Contrast Dye
    • Central Venous Catheter Study
    • Central Line Imaging
    • Contrast Study for Central Access Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 36598: Contrast injection(s) for radiologic evaluation of existing central venous access device, including fluoroscopy, image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Artery Blocking Procedure
    • Vascular Occlusion
    • Arterial Embolization
    • Blood Vessel Coiling
    • AVM Embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
    • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Access Declotting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    Also known as:

    • Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Nephrostomy tube exchange
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
    • Kidney drainage tube replacement
    • Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Tumor Freezing (Cryotherapy)
    • Renal Tumor Ablation
    • Percutaneous Cryotherapy
    • Kidney Cancer Freezing

    CPT Codes:

    • 50593: Ablation, renal tumor(s), unilateral, percutaneous, cryotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent or Tube Change (Ileal Conduit)
    • Ureterostomy Tube Replacement
    • Ileal Conduit Stent Change
    • Urinary Diversion Tube Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 50688: Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Vertebroplasty for Spinal Fracture (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar Spine Vertebroplasty
    • Spinal cement injection
    • Bone cement injection
    • Percutaneous vertebroplasty
    • Vertebral augmentation
    • Vertebral Augmentation
    • Back Bone Cement Injection
    • Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
    • Spinal Bone Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 22510: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (bone biopsy included when performed), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral injection, inclusive of all imaging guidance; cervicothoracic
    • 22511: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (bone biopsy included when performed), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral injection, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbosacral

    Does Dr. Pohl accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pohl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 628-8059 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pohl accept in Wyomissing, PA?

    Dr. Pohl in Wyomissing, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Pohl's office located?

    Dr. Christoph Pohl's Primary Practice

    2610 Keiser Blvd

    Wyomissing, PA 19610

    (484) 628-8059

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    Dr. Christoph Pohl's Practice 2

    301 S 7th Ave

    West Reading, PA 19611

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    Dr. Christoph Pohl's Practice 3

    1320 Broadcasting Rd Ste 107

    Reading, PA 19610

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    What is Dr. Pohl's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pohl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134184427.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pohl?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pohl

    What is Dr. Christoph Pohl's specialty?

    Dr. Pohl is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Wyomissing, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Pohl to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christoph Pohl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pohl is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital, Surgical Institute of Reading, Penn State Health St. Joseph 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

    Where can I learn more about Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

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    Is Christoph Pohl accepting new patients in Wyomissing, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Christoph Pohl is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christoph Pohl offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pohl's office at (484) 628-8059 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christoph Pohl?

    Please contact Dr. Pohl's office at (484) 628-8059 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christoph Pohl have?

    Dr. Christoph Pohl is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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