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Dr. Paul Kartchner, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kartchner, Family Medicine Specialist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Paul Kartchner, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kartchner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kartchner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kartchner’s office at (520) 777-1973.

    What languages does Dr. Kartchner speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kartchner typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kartchner 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. Kartchner. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Inflammation
    • Bladder Disease
    • Cystitis
    • Bladder Infection
    • Painful Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kartchner typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Kartchner may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kartchner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kartchner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kartchner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 777-1973 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kartchner accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Kartchner in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kartchner's office located?

    Dr. Paul Kartchner's Primary Practice

    1670 N Kolb Rd Ste 146

    Tucson, AZ 85715

    (520) 777-1973

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    Dr. Paul Kartchner's Practice 2

    501 N Park Ave # 110

    Tucson, AZ 85719

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    Dr. Paul Kartchner's Practice 3

    7313 E Tanque Verde Rd

    Tucson, AZ 85715

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

    Dr. Kartchner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578655973.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kartchner?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Kartchner's specialty?

    Dr. Kartchner is a Family Medicine Specialist near Tucson, AZ.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Paul Kartchner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kartchner is affiliated with Bonner General Hospital, Tucson Medical Center 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Paul Kartchner accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Kartchner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Kartchner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kartchner's office at (520) 777-1973 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Kartchner?

    Please contact Dr. Kartchner's office at (520) 777-1973 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kartchner's office located?

    Dr. Kartchner's office is located in Tucson, AZ.