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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lawrence, Internist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Paul Lawrence, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Lawrence graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lawrence is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lawrence’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lawrence’s office at (423) 899-5241.
Where did Dr. Lawrence go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Duke University Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc | University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lawrence board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Lawrence, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lawrence speak?
Dr. Lawrence and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lawrence typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lawrence 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. Lawrence. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lawrence typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Lawrence may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Lawrence's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lawrence accept my insurance?
Dr. Lawrence accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 899-5241 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lawrence accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Lawrence in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lawrence's office located?
Dr. Paul Lawrence's Primary Practice
1720 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 110
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-5241
What is Dr. Lawrence's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lawrence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376630707.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lawrence?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lawrence
What is Dr. Paul Lawrence's specialty?
Dr. Lawrence is a Internist near Chattanooga, TN.
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. Paul Lawrence affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence is affiliated with Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Lawrence accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Paul Lawrence is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Lawrence offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lawrence's office at (423) 899-5241 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Lawrence?
Please contact Dr. Lawrence's office at (423) 899-5241 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Lawrence have?
Dr. Paul Lawrence is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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