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Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR) and Diagnostic Radiology

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1992)

Professional interests include: thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), urologic (genitourinary) disorders, inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement, and more.

5000 W. National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295

(414) 384-2000

Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT is a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr) and diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT is affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital - Menomonee Falls, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital - West Bend Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Zablocki VA Medical Center - Milwaukee.

Office Locations

8800 W Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 805-0505

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Zablocki VA Medical Center - Milwaukee

8900 W Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 805-2816

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Zablocki VA Medical Center - Milwaukee

5000 W. National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295

(414) 384-2000

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Some issues Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT can help you with:

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

arteriogram

In 2023, Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT had a list price for arteriogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

extremity arteriogram

By Affordability:

extremity arteriogram

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT performed more extremity arteriogram procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for extremity arteriogram 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. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2012 were vascular procedures, catheterization, dialysis access procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	28
catheterization	66
dialysis access procedures	61
doctor visit	16
minimally invasive procedures	33
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	16
vascular procedures	121
X-rays	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2013 were catheterization, vascular procedures, X-rays and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	33
catheterization	101
device removal	31
dialysis access procedures	54
doctor visit	20
minimally invasive procedures	25
vascular procedures	79
X-rays	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	53
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2014 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, catheterization and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	43
catheterization	72
device removal	17
dialysis access procedures	75
doctor visit	18
minimally invasive procedures	14
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	14
vascular procedures	91
X-rays	61

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	18
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2015 were vascular procedures, catheterization, X-rays and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	37
catheterization	47
device removal	19
dialysis access procedures	46
vascular procedures	64
X-rays	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	32
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2016 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, X-rays and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	45
catheterization	35
dialysis access procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	12
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	12
vascular procedures	102
X-rays	53

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	53
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2017 were catheterization, vascular procedures, device removal and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

catheterization	70
device removal	19
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
vascular procedures	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	22
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2018 were catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

catheterization	60
doctor visit	19
vascular procedures	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	21
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2019 were catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

catheterization	29
doctor visit	15
vascular procedures	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	69
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	15
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2020 were catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
vascular procedures	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2021 were catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
vascular procedures	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2022 were vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

vascular procedures	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI were dialysis access procedures, vascular procedures, catheterization and X-rays.

angioplasty	37
catheterization	51
device removal	21
dialysis access procedures	60
doctor visit	17
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	21
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	14
vascular procedures	54
X-rays	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Female	108
Male	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	65
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	156
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	40
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	89

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1992. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology: Vascular and Interventional Radiology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1992)

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology: Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical College of Wisconsin

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital - Menomonee Falls

Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Froedtert West Bend Hospital - West Bend Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Zablocki VA Medical Center - Milwaukee

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$28,220 IN.PACT Admiral $20,748	Catheters $3,750	Plaque Excision $593	IN.PACT AV $488	Endurant $309	Other $2,332
Penumbra, Inc.	$8,944 POD $5,400	Indigo $1,532	Ruby $188	SEPARATOR 3D $114	$1,710
GE Healthcare	$8,874 $8,874
Abbott Laboratories	$8,368 Omnilink Elite vascular stent system $5,636	Supera peripheral stent system $2,583	PERCLOSE PROGLIDE $141	$8
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,401 GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION $900	TACHY GENERATOR $443	Brady Generator $239	TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq $174	ATHERECTOMY $143	Other $503
Other	$7,470 VISUAL-ICE $1,500	Nellcor $645	OVATION $481	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $385	AI - AAA $369	Other $4,090

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$26,925
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$15,512
Travel and Lodging	$14,421
Food and Beverage	$7,403
Education	$14

Research Payments

Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT has received 10 research payments totaling $128,336.

Biography

Dr. Robert Hieb works as an interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR) and diagnostic radiology. In addition to English, he speaks French. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hieb include prostate problems, inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement, and portal hypertension. His professional affiliations include Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and a graduate of Loma Linda University Medical Center's residency program. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Hieb's office in Milwaukee, WI.