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- 100 Navarre Pl Ste 5500, South Bend, IN 46601
About Dr. Wiarda
Howard E. Wiarda, MD practices vascular & interventional radiology in South Bend, IN. Howard is a 1994 graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. Howard is also listed as specializing in radiology, therapeutic radiology, and diagnostic ultrasound. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 597 services to 548 patients. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801881255.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (574) 647-5200
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
100 NAVARRE PL STE 5500
South Bend, IN 46601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Interventional Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bone & Joint
Brain & Spine
Digestive
- Benign Liver Tumor
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Ascites
- Blocked Bile Duct
- Portal hypertension
Pain
Vascular
- Leg Ulcers
- Aortic aneurysm
- Blocked Chest Vein
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Brain Vascular Malformation
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Lymph Fluid Leak in Chest
- May-Thurner Syndrome
- Narrow kidney artery
- Nutcracker Syndrome
- Spider veins
- Torn Aorta
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Most searched conditions
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Enlarged prostate
- Peripheral artery disease
- Spinal compression fractures
- Uterine fibroids
- Varicose veins
Cancer
Emergency vascular
Endocrine
Joint & bone pain
Kidney
Men's health
Respiratory
Women's health
Procedures & services
Access and nutrition
Biopsies
Bone & Joint
Bowel and emergency abdominal
Brain & Spine
Cancer
- Chemo port removal
- Kidney Tumor Ablation
- Microwave Ablation for Tumors
- TACE Chemoembolization
- Tumor Cryoablation
- Radiofrequency ablation
Catheter ablation
Cosmetic dermatology
Digestive
- Bile duct stent placement
- Feeding tube placement
- Gallbladder Drainage Tube Placement
- Hemorrhoid Embolization
- TIPS Procedure
Drainage
Emergency vascular
Endocrine
Joint & bone pain
Kidney
Kidney & Urinary
Men's health
Nursing care
Office diagnosis
Pain
- Celiac Plexus Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
- Epidural steroid injection
- Sacroiliac joint injection
Post-Op Care
Skin Procedures
Thyroid
Vascular
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
- Laser Vein Treatment For Leg Swelling
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Thoracic Duct Embolization
- Vascular Malformation Sclerotherapy
- Vein Blood Flow Study
- Vein Stent Placement
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Sclerotherapy
Vascular access
Vascular Access
Veins & circulation
Women's health
Wounds & recovery
Most searched procedures
- Angiogram
- Atherectomy
- Kyphoplasty
- Prostate artery embolization
- Uterine fibroid embolization
- Y-90 radioembolization
Diagnostic
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
597 services · 548 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
55 | More often than most peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | Procedure | 32408 |
15 | As often as other peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
| Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32557 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
27 | As often as other peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
142 | More often than most peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
88 | More than most peers in Vascular & Interventional… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other interventional radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other interventional radiologists in South Bend 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 6
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Wiarda's specialty?
Dr. Wiarda is an interventional radiologist in South Bend, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular & Interventional Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Wiarda?
Dr. Wiarda is listed at 100 Navarre Pl Ste 5500, South Bend, IN 46601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Wiarda?
The number on file is (574) 647-5200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Wiarda?
Dr. Wiarda's National Provider Identifier is 1801881255. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wiarda's medical education?
Dr. Wiarda attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wiarda have?
Dr. Wiarda has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Wiarda known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wiarda performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest , accessed through skin and drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Wiarda's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wiarda. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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