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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paul, Pulmonologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Tessy Paul, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paul is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paul’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paul’s office at (434) 924-5219.
Is Dr. Paul board certified in Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Tessy 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
Hindi
Malayalam
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Paul treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- LAM
- Lymphangiomyomatosis
- Rare lung disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J8481: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Long-term Bronchitis
- Persistent Bronchitis
- Inflamed Airways
ICD-10 Codes:
- J42: Unspecified chronic bronchitis
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- CF
- Mucoviscidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Paul perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tessy Paul may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Paul's office.
Does Dr. Paul accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-5219 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paul accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Paul in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Paul's office located?
Dr. Tessy Paul's Primary Practice
1300 Jefferson Park Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-5219
Dr. Tessy Paul's Practice 3
Lee Street 2nd Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5219
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 1063671105.
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. Tessy Paul's specialty?
Dr. Paul is a Pulmonologist near Charlottesville, VA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Paul to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tessy Paul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paul is affiliated with Uva University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Tessy Paul accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Tessy Paul is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tessy Paul offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paul's office at (434) 924-5219 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tessy Paul?
Please contact Dr. Paul's office at (434) 924-5219 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tessy Paul have?
Dr. Tessy Paul is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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