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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paul, Internist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Simon Paul, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Paul graduated from Madras Med College and completed his residency at Tucson Hsps M Educ Prog Inc, Internal Medicine; Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Paul is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paul’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paul’s office at (520) 318-3434.
Where did Dr. Paul go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tucson Hsps M Educ Prog Inc, Internal Medicine; Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Madras Med College
Is Dr. Paul board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Simon 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
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Paul typically treat?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Paul typically perform?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Paul accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 318-3434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paul accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Paul in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1720194434.
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. Simon Paul's specialty?
Dr. Paul is a Internist near Tucson, AZ.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Simon Paul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paul is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center 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 Simon Paul accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Simon Paul is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Simon Paul offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paul's office at (520) 318-3434 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Simon Paul?
Please contact Dr. Paul's office at (520) 318-3434 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Simon Paul have?
Dr. Simon Paul is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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