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Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Professional interests include: emphysema, lung issues, chronic cough, and more.

61 Pomeroy Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450

(203) 694-5415

Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD is a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare and Integrated Care Partners.

Office Locations

Integrated Care Partners

61 Pomeroy Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450

(203) 694-5415

(203) 694-5380

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Some issues Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

home sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD had a list price for home sleep study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

in-lab polysomnography

sleep study

sleep study with CPAP

By Affordability:

cardiorespiratory sleep study

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD performed more in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), sleep study, and sleep study with CPAP procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, and home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2012 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	88
doctor visit	837
sleep study	176

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2013 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	79
doctor visit	939
sleep study	152

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	20
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	42
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2014 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	21
doctor visit	1014
sleep study	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	23
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	46
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2015 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	59
doctor visit	1036
sleep study	126

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	30
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	50
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2016 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	66
doctor visit	1124
sleep study	144

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	19
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2017 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	88
doctor visit	1119
sleep study	169

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	19
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2018 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	72
doctor visit	947
sleep study	153

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	14
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	17
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2019 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	75
doctor visit	770
sleep study	142

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	14
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	14
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2020 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	15
doctor visit	711
sleep study	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	18
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2021 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	11
doctor visit	760
sleep study	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	18
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT during 2022 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	29
doctor visit	763
sleep study	104

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	20
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Meriden, CT were sleep study and airway management.

airway management	54
doctor visit	910
sleep study	115

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	258
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	37
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	19
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Connecticut.

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

Integrated Care Partners

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Coventry, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Evercare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Cigna

Coventry

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Healthy Connecticut

Connecticare Commercial

Essence Healthcare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brett Thomas Volpe, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$3,391 NUVIGIL $3,391
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$665 Xyrem $285	XYWAV $247	SUNOSI $133
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$362 OPSUMIT $122	$240
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$309 ACTHAR $309
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$293 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $82	ANORO $28	BREO $27	AREXVY $20	NUCALA $12	Other $125
Other	$1,260 DALIRESP $244	Dayvigo $148	Wakix $146	Lonhala Magnair $124	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $115	Other $483

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,200
Food and Beverage	$3,019
Education	$60

Biography

Dr. Brett Volpe's specialties are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. His areas of expertise include the following: cystic fibrosis (CF), pulmonary fibrosis, and respiratory failure. Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Volpe takes. Dr. Volpe graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He is affiliated with MidState Medical Center. He has an open panel in Meriden, CT according to Hartford Healthcare.