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Dr. Paul Makela, MD

Dr. Paul Makela, MD

Livonia, MI

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Makela, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Livonia, MI?

    Dr. Paul Makela, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Livonia, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Makela completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Makela is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makela’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Makela’s office at (734) 655-8250.

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

    • Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Makela board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Makela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Makela speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Makela treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Makela 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. Makela. 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:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Rectal Prolapse into Vagina
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Uterine prolapse
    • Vaginal prolapse
    • Dropped uterus and vagina
    • Fallen rectum
    • Posterior vaginal wall prolapse
    • Rectocele
    • Female Organ Prolapse
    • Genital Prolapse
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
    • Partial uterine prolapse
    • Incomplete uterine descent
    • Uterovaginal prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified
    • N816: Rectocele
    • N819: Female genital prolapse, unspecified
    • N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Cystocele
    • Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Hysterectomy
    • Fallen Bladder
    • Bladder Prolapse
    • Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
    • Vaginal Vault Prolapse
    • Post-Hysterectomy Prolapse
    • Dropped Vagina After Hysterectomy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8111: Cystocele, midline
    • N993: Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Tear
    • Anal Disorder
    • Torn Anal Muscle
    • Anal Muscle Injury
    • Anal Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6281: Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bladder Opening
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Bladder Outlet Obstruction
    • Bladder Neck Blockage
    • Urethral Obstruction at Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N320: Bladder-neck obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Other Menopause Related Condition
    • Menopause
    • Perimenopausal Issues
    • Menopausal Symptoms
    • Climacteric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N958: Other specified menopausal and perimenopausal disorders

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Makela perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Makela 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. Makela. 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:

    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
    • Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
    • Urodynamic Study
    • Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique

    Also known as:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
    • Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
    • Bladder Neck Injection
    • Endoscopic Urethral Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
    • Laparoscopic Colpopexy
    • Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
    • Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
    • Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Rectocele Repair
    • Posterior Colporrhaphy
    • Repair of Rectal Prolapse
    • Perineorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Pessary Insertion
    • Vaginal Pessary Placement
    • Intravaginal Support Device Fitting
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 57160: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Wall Repair with Enterocele Fix
    • Anterior and Posterior Colporrhaphy
    • Pelvic Floor Repair
    • Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57265: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed; with enterocele repair

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Repair for Incontinence
    • Anal Sphincteroplasty
    • Bowel Control Surgery
    • Rectal Prolapse Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46750: Sphincteroplasty, anal, for incontinence or prolapse; adult

    Also known as:

    • Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Sacral Neuromodulation
    • Bladder Stimulator Implant
    • Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed

    Does Dr. Makela accept my insurance?

    Dr. Makela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 655-8250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Makela accept in Livonia, MI?

    Dr. Makela in Livonia, MI 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 Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Makela's office located?

    Dr. Paul Makela's Primary Practice

    19000 St Joes Pkwy Ste 210

    Livonia, MI 48152

    (734) 655-8250

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    Dr. Paul Makela's Practice 2

    32932 Warren Rd Ste 100

    Westland, MI 48185

    (734) 398-0600

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    Dr. Paul Makela's Practice 3

    3011 W Grand Blvd Ste 550

    Detroit, MI 48202

    (313) 870-9410

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

    Dr. Makela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689750465.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makela?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Makela's specialty?

    Dr. Makela is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Livonia, MI. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Makela to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Makela is affiliated with Trinity Health Ann Arbor 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

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    Is Paul Makela accepting new patients in Livonia, MI?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Makela offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Makela's office at (734) 655-8250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Makela?

    Please contact Dr. Makela's office at (734) 655-8250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Makela have?

    Dr. Paul Makela is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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