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Dr. Paul Brown, MD

Waconia, MN

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brown, Internist in Waconia, MN?

    Dr. Paul Brown, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Waconia, MN. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brown graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program. Dr. Brown is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (952) 442-4461.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Brown board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Brown, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Brown speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Brown treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    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 Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    What procedures does Dr. Brown perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (952) 442-4461 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Waconia, MN?

    Dr. Brown in Waconia, MN 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 Minnesota

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthPartners

    • Humana

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

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    Where is Dr. Brown's office located?

    Dr. Paul Brown's Primary Practice

    424 W State Highway 5

    Waconia, MN 55387

    (952) 442-4461

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

    Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073690327.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Brown's specialty?

    Dr. Brown is a Internist near Waconia, MN.

    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. Brown to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Ridgeview Medical Center, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, MN, Fairview Ridges Hospital, HCMC Red Building 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 Paul Brown accepting new patients in Waconia, MN?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Brown offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (952) 442-4461 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Brown?

    Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (952) 442-4461 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Brown have?

    Dr. Paul Brown is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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