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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paul, Hepatologist in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Sonali Paul, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paul is fluent in English, Filipino, and Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paul’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paul’s office.
Is Dr. Paul board certified in Hepatologist?
Yes, Dr. Sonali Paul, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Paul speak?
Dr. Paul and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino
Pilipino
What conditions does Dr. Paul treat?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Paul diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Paul. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- K769: Liver disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
What procedures does Dr. Paul perform?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Paul performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Paul. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Catheter Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Biopsy
- Transcatheter tissue sample
- Minimally invasive biopsy
- Biopsy using catheter
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Selective Vein Catheter Placement
- Venous Catheterization
- Jugular Vein Catheter
- Renal Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Paul accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paul accept in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Paul in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Paul's office located?
What is Dr. Paul's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134388598.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paul?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paul
What is Dr. Sonali Paul's specialty?
Dr. Paul is a Hepatologist near Merrillville, IN. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Paul to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sonali Paul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paul is affiliated with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Sonali Paul accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Sonali Paul is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sonali Paul offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paul's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sonali Paul?
Please contact Dr. Paul's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sonali Paul have?
Dr. Sonali Paul is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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