Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 48 |
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Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD is a cardiologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult cardiology. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.
MedStar Health
Heart Attack
A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.
A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:
Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.
Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a cardiac device that can not only treat irregular heartbeats but also restart the heart if needed. A standard pacemaker monitors the beating of the heart, and can treat an irregular rhythm with regular, low-energy electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract on time. An ICD performs this function, but also monitors for cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly stops beating. If this happens, the ICD can deliver a single, high-energy dose of electricity to shock the heart and get it beating again. After delivering a defibrillating shock, the ICD makes sure the heart continues to work correctly.
Placement of an ICD is similar to the placement of a standard pacemaker. An incision is made near the shoulder, and two insulated wires or leads are threaded through a vein and placed in the heart. The battery pack, a small metal device, is inserted beneath the skin of the chest just under the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the wires are connected to the battery, and the ICD is functional.
Patients may have swelling and discomfort after surgery as their incisions heal.The heart needs several weeks to adjust to the ICD, so it is best for them to avoid strenuous activity at first. Strong magnetic fields may affect the function of the ICD, so doctors tell patients to avoid certain activities, such as having an MRI or even keeping their cell phones too close to their ICD. Within a few weeks patients' hearts should be beating more safely and effectively.
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In 2024, Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, cardiac procedures, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound, echocardiogram (echo), spectral Doppler echocardiography, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), and ultrasound (sonogram) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. 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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 48 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 33 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD.
| Non-Hispanic White | 0 |
|---|---|
| Black | 14 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 39 |
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| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 66 |
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| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 58 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 24 |
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| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 0 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD treated as a cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and nuclear scan.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 33 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 40 |
| nuclear scan | 11 |
| stress testing | 22 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 11 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD.
| Male | 24 |
|---|---|
| Female | 32 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 39 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 23 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 21 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 41 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 21 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 38 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD treated as a cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, nuclear scan and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 39 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 560 |
| doctor visit | 394 |
| hospital care | 181 |
| inpatient care | 181 |
| lab tests | 44 |
| nuclear scan | 206 |
| stress testing | 428 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 93 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD.
| Male | 314 |
|---|---|
| Female | 373 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 490 |
|---|---|
| Black | 169 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 296 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 216 |
| 85 and over | 102 |
| Less than 65 | 73 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 13 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 59 |
| Depression | 29 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 44 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 23 |
| Heart Failure | 37 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 30 |
| Diabetes | 45 |
| Dementia | 17 |
| Cancer | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD treated as a cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 20 |
|---|---|
| blood draw | 23 |
| cardiac procedures | 362 |
| doctor visit | 556 |
| hospital care | 614 |
| inpatient care | 614 |
| lab tests | 38 |
| nuclear scan | 67 |
| stress testing | 151 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 191 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD.
| Male | 694 |
|---|---|
| Female | 899 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 974 |
|---|---|
| Black | 546 |
| Hispanic | 30 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 24 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 587 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 529 |
| 85 and over | 270 |
| Less than 65 | 207 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 18 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 56 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 56 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 25 |
| Heart Failure | 41 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 30 |
| Diabetes | 51 |
| Dementia | 25 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD treated as a cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 192 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 300 |
| hospital care | 220 |
| inpatient care | 220 |
| lab tests | 35 |
| stress testing | 29 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 163 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD.
| Male | 469 |
|---|---|
| Female | 587 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 656 |
|---|---|
| Black | 358 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 12 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 381 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 374 |
| 85 and over | 174 |
| Less than 65 | 127 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 20 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 61 |
| Depression | 29 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 58 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 25 |
| Heart Failure | 44 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 29 |
| Diabetes | 52 |
| Dementia | 22 |
| Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD treated as a cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2024 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 69 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 35 |
| inpatient care | 35 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 69 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD.
| Male | 45 |
|---|---|
| Female | 72 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 101 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 31 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 48 |
| 85 and over | 27 |
| Less than 65 | 11 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 21 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 59 |
| Depression | 39 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 43 |
| Asthma | 15 |
| Osteoperosis | 14 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 46 |
| Heart Failure | 52 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 39 |
| Diabetes | 50 |
| Dementia | 20 |
| Cancer | 21 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD treated as a cardiologist in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and stress testing.
| ambulatory monitoring | 29 |
|---|---|
| blood draw | 23 |
| cardiac procedures | 243 |
| doctor visit | 166 |
| hospital care | 262 |
| inpatient care | 262 |
| lab tests | 39 |
| nuclear scan | 94 |
| stress testing | 157 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 105 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD.
| Male | 154 |
|---|---|
| Female | 196 |
| Black / African American | 108 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 226 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 85 and over | 57 |
|---|---|
| 75 to 84 | 118 |
| Less than 65 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | 67 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 7 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 12 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 23 |
| Asthma | 4 |
| Osteoporosis | 3 |
| Heart Failure | 19 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 12 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 14 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 6 |
Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1988. She completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1988)
Residency: Washington Hospital Center (2001)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Licensed In: District of Columbia
Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, TRICARE East Prime, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, TRICARE East Select, TRICARE for Life East, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Roquell Elvinese Wyche, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
$37
GENERAL STENTS $37 |
|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$24
ENTRESTO $24 |
| Abbott Laboratories |
$13
JOT DX $13 |
| Food and Beverage | $75 |
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Dr. Roquell Wyche is a Washington, DC physician who specializes in adult cardiology. Dr. Wyche graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. For her residency, Dr. Wyche trained at Washington Hospital Center and Howard University Hospital. These areas are among her clinical interests: orthostatic hypotension, rheumatic heart disease, and heart bypass surgery (CABG). She seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center.