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- 601 Elmwood Ave, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642
About Dr. Potchen
Michael J. Potchen, MD is a healthcare provider in Rochester, NY specializing in diagnostic radiology. Michael trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 514 services to 500 patients. The services billed most often include ct scan head or brain without contrast, ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast, and ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast. This provider record is associated with NPI 1013975283.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (585) 275-1839
- Email not available
Practice Locations
601 ELMWOOD AVE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
Rochester, NY 14642
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
514 services · 500 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
195 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70498 |
62 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | Imaging | 70496 |
52 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
37 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
35 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | Imaging | 72131 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 2
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 radiologists in Rochester 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ct scan head or brain without contrast 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Potchen's specialty?
Dr. Potchen is a radiologist in Rochester, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Potchen?
Dr. Potchen is listed at 601 Elmwood Ave University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Potchen?
The number on file is (585) 275-1839. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Potchen?
Dr. Potchen's National Provider Identifier is 1013975283. 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. Potchen's medical education?
Dr. Potchen attended Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Potchen have?
Dr. Potchen has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Potchen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Potchen performs imaging including ct scan head or brain without contrast and ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Potchen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Potchen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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