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Dr. Paulina Essah, MD

Tappahannock, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Essah, Internist in Tappahannock, VA?

    Dr. Paulina Essah, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tappahannock, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Essah completed her residency at U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine; Wright-Patterson Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Essah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Essah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Essah’s office at (804) 253-1963.

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

    • Residency: U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine; Wright-Patterson Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md

    Is Dr. Essah board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Paulina Essah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Essah speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Essah treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Essah 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. Essah. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    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

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Which procedures does Dr. Essah perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paulina Essah may include:

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

    Does Dr. Essah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Essah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 253-1963 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Essah accept in Tappahannock, VA?

    Dr. Essah in Tappahannock, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • SGS North America Inc

    • StableView Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Essah's office located?

    Dr. Paulina Essah's Primary Practice

    1362 Tappahannock Blvd

    Tappahannock, VA 22560

    (804) 253-1963

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    Dr. Paulina Essah's Practice 2

    306 Ashcake Rd Ste C

    Ashland, VA 23005

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    Dr. Paulina Essah's Practice 3

    719 N 25th St

    Richmond, VA 23223

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

    Dr. Essah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003906645.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Essah?

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

    What is Dr. Paulina Essah's specialty?

    Dr. Essah is a Internist near Tappahannock, VA.

    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. Essah to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paulina Essah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Essah is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis 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

    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 Paulina Essah accepting new patients in Tappahannock, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Paulina Essah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paulina Essah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Essah's office at (804) 253-1963 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paulina Essah?

    Please contact Dr. Essah's office at (804) 253-1963 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paulina Essah have?

    Dr. Paulina Essah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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