Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · Lafayette, LA
Dr. Patrick J. Welch, MD
No. 5 of 36 physicians in Louisiana for pacemaker implant, by procedures billed to Medicare in 2024.
Every ranking
| Procedure | State rank | 2024 | 2023 | Change | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker implant | No. 5 of 36 in LA | 34 | 12 | — | |
| Implantable defibrillator (ICD) | No. 2 of 10 in LA | 29 | 32 | −9% | No. 30 |
| AFib ablation | No. 7 of 26 in LA | 46 | 66 | −30% | — |
| Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) | No. 12 of 23 in LA | 19 | 17 | — |
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NPI 1417146283. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service, 2024 and 2023.