Decatur Vein Clinic

Decatur Vein Clinic's varicose vein treatments are covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare. See the list of accepted insurance providers below:

• Aetna
• Anthem/Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• Anthem Advantage Medicare Plans
• Cigna
• Humana/Choice Care
• United Healthcare
• Sagamore Health Network
• PHCS
• Medicare
• AARP Medicare
• Secure Horizons
• Pyramid Life
• Medical Mutual/Consumer Life
• Tricare
• Cook Health Plan
• Beech Street
• Choice Care Health Network
• IHN (Indiana Health Network)
• Greatwest
• Advantage (non-HMO plans only)

HMO/EPO & PPO plan information:
Decatur Vein Clinic does not accept any HMO/EPO plans, unless the plan has out of network benefits. In that case, Decatur Vein Clinic will take additional adjustments to match in-network benefits.

Regarding PPO plans, if Decatur Vein Clinic is not in-network, we will take additional adjustments on the patient's account to match what the in-network benefit would have been had the patient went elsewhere for treatment.

Questions? Speak with someone in our Billing office by calling 866-218-4060 during regular business hours Monday-Friday.

Dr. Yasemin Altuglu 

Why I enjoy phlebology:

"I love being able to help my patients obtain relief from their venous disease and it's many symptoms using the nonsurgical methods of Decatur Vein Clinic. The quick response and positive impact this has on my patient's quality of life is very personally rewarding to me."

More about Yasemin Altuglu, MD

Education:
BS: Youngstown State University: Combined Science, Biology and Chemistry
MD: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Emergency Medicine

Licenses/Certification:
American Board of Emergency Medicine - 1999 to current

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Ryan Pilkey, Nurse Practitioner

Why I enjoy phlebology:

"I enjoy being a phlebologist because it allows me to be part of a team that educates and provides safe, effective treatment for venous disease. It is also rewarding to work within my community to help alleviate the pain that accompanies varicose veins."
 
More about Ryan Pilkey, FNP-BC

Education:
BSN, University of Windsor
MSN, University of Memphis

Additional Education:
ANCC Certified Nurse Practitioner

Professional Memberships:
American College of Phlebology
 

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Melissa Louthain, Nurse 
Practitioner
 
Why I enjoy phlebology:

"I enjoy being a phlebologist because it is rewarding to be able to offer non-surgical approaches to venous disease that improve quality of life. I am proud to be a part of a team of professionals at Decatur Vein Clinic that is recognizing the problem and providing help to our community."
 

More about Melissa Louthain, ANP-BC

Education:
BSN, Indiana University School of Nursing
MSN, Indiana University School of Nursing

Honors and Achievements:
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society

AANP Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
 
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American College of Phlebology
 

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