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Dr. Charles Pao, MD

Dr. Charles Pao, MD

Wellesley, MA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pao, Internist in Wellesley, MA?

    Dr. Charles Pao, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wellesley, MA. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pao completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pao’s office at (781) 943-3000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pao?

    Dr. Charles Pao, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pao empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wellesley/MA community, Dr. Pao is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Pao go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine | Yale-New Haven Hospital

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx

    Is Dr. Pao board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Pao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pao speak?

    Dr. Pao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pao treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Pao 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. Pao. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Rectum Cancer Test
    • Anal Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1212: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble Sleeping
    • Primary Insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5101: Primary insomnia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Pao perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Charles Pao may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pao's office.

    Does Dr. Pao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 943-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pao accept in Wellesley, MA?

    Dr. Pao in Wellesley, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health New England

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pao's office located?

    Dr. Charles Pao's Primary Practice

    40 Walnut St Ste 201

    Wellesley, MA 02481

    (781) 943-3000

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

    What is Dr. Pao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063516573.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pao?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pao

    What is Dr. Charles Pao's specialty?

    Dr. Pao is a Internist near Wellesley, MA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Pao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Pao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pao is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Charles Pao accepting new patients in Wellesley, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Pao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Pao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pao's office at (781) 943-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Pao?

    Please contact Dr. Pao's office at (781) 943-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Pao have?

    Dr. Charles Pao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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