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Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hypersensitivity pneumonitis, bronchiectasis, bronchoscopy, and more.

333 E 2nd Street
Richland Center, WI 53581

(608) 647-6161

Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD is a pulmonologist in Madison, WI specializing in adult pulmonology and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health and UW Health.

Office Locations

UnityPoint Health

202 South Park Street Atrium 3
Madison, WI 53715

(608) 287-0999

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UW Health

333 E 2nd Street
Richland Center, WI 53581

(608) 647-6161

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Some issues Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

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.

Pulmonary Stress Test

There are a number of different types of pulmonary stress tests, but they are all similar in that they measure how exercise affects the level of oxygen in the blood. A pulmonary stress test may be done to identify a specific level of impairment, or to see how well a treatment (such as inhalers or steroids) is working.

During the test, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen level, and breathing may all be measured. Patients may be asked to wear a mask that measures how much oxygen they breathe in and how much carbon dioxide they breathe out. Then patients will be asked to exercise: It is the exercise that 'stresses' the body. Patients may be asked to walk around for a few minutes, to walk on a treadmill, or to pedal a stationary bicycle as far as they can.

A pulmonary stress test can see how well the heart, lungs, and muscles all work together when someone is moving around. It is used to identify heart disease, problems with lung function, to identify a need for supplemental oxygen, or simply as a measure to see how well a patient is able to tolerate exercise.

While physicians will give their patients specific instructions prior to the test, it is generally a good idea to wear comfortable clothes to exercise in and closed-toe shoes. Patients shouldn't do any heavy exercise right before the test. The test is painless and can be expected to take about an hour.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. 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. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	59
doctor visit	442
hospital care	408
inpatient care	408
lab tests	55
pulmonary testing	133
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
X-rays	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
blood draw	57
bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	483
hospital care	393
inpatient care	393
lab tests	61
pleural drainage	16
pulmonary testing	113
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
X-rays	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	75
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
blood draw	41
doctor visit	485
hospital care	343
inpatient care	343
lab tests	41
pleural drainage	12
pulmonary testing	173
thoracic (chest) imaging	16
X-rays	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	80
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
blood draw	31
doctor visit	536
hospital care	306
inpatient care	306
pleural drainage	11
pulmonary testing	161

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1080
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	148
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	27
doctor visit	549
hospital care	253
inpatient care	253
lab tests	14
preventive care	13
pulmonary testing	172
vaccines	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	79
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	59
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	49
bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	478
hospital care	244
inpatient care	244
lab tests	43
pulmonary testing	188

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	58
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	31
doctor visit	447
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
pulmonary testing	153

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	69
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	397
hospital care	228
inpatient care	228
pulmonary testing	162

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	58
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	38
doctor visit	278
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
pulmonary testing	129

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	45
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
doctor visit	241
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
pulmonary testing	107

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	33
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
doctor visit	370
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144
pulmonary testing	163

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	42
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Madison, WI were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

aspiration	13
blood draw	37
bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	427
hospital care	252
inpatient care	252
lab tests	42
pleural drainage	13
preventive care	13
pulmonary testing	150
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
vaccines	13
X-rays	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD.

**Gender**
Female	269
Male	212

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	452
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	62
75 to 84	155
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	195

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	27
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He completed residency at Travis Air Force Base, David Grant USAF Medical Center. He is certified by the Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Residency: Travis Air Force Base, David Grant USAF Medical Center

Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles A. Weber, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

UW Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$48 OFEV $34	STIOLTO $14
Covidien LP	$21 MAHURKAR $21
Genentech, Inc.	$14 $14
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$11 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$80
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Charles Weber's areas of specialization are critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology. Dr. Weber's clinical interests include intensive care, pulmonary stress test, and bronchiectasis. After completing medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Travis Air Force Base, David Grant USAF Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with UnityPoint Health and UW Health. According to UnityPoint Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Madison, WI.