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Dr. Paula Edelson, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edelson, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Paula Edelson, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Edelson graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System Program. Dr. Edelson is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edelson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edelson’s office at (215) 829-2345.

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

    • Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Edelson speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Edelson treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Edelson 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. Edelson. 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:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
    • Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
    • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
    • Pregnancy Management for Complications
    • Advanced Maternal Age First Pregnancy
    • Elderly Primigravida Care
    • Older First-Time Mom Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
    • O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
    • O09513: Supervision of elderly primigravida, third trimester
    • O09521: Supervision of elderly multigravida, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Nuchal Translucency Screening
    • Cervical Length Screening
    • NT scan
    • First trimester screening ultrasound
    • Screening for Down syndrome
    • Cervix measurement during pregnancy
    • Screening for preterm labor risk
    • Transvaginal ultrasound for cervix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
    • Z3686: Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length

    Also known as:

    • Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
    • Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
    • GDM with Insulin
    • Gestational diabetes managed by diet
    • Pregnancy diabetes diet control
    • GDM diet management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
    • O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during pregnancy
    • Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Obesity
    • Maternal obesity
    • Obesity in pregnancy
    • Weight issues in pregnancy
    • Excess weight in second trimester
    • Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
    • High BMI during second trimester

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
    • O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
    • Antenatal Malformation Screening
    • Fetal Anomaly Scan
    • Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
    • Geriatric multigravida care
    • Older mom with previous pregnancies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
    • Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
    • Hypertension during gestation
    • Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care After Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology
    • Pregnancy monitoring after IVF
    • Managing pregnancy after fertility treatment
    • High-risk pregnancy after ART
    • Pregnancy following fertility procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09813: Supervision of pregnancy resulting from assisted reproductive technology, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling for Chromosomal Issues
    • Genetic Counseling
    • Chromosomal anomaly screening
    • Prenatal genetic screening
    • Down syndrome screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z360: Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies

    Also known as:

    • Twin Pregnancy
    • Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
    • Pregnancy with twins
    • Having twins
    • Twin gestation
    • Expecting twins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O30043: Twin pregnancy, dichorionic/diamniotic, third trimester

    Which procedures does Dr. Edelson perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Paula Edelson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Edelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Edelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 829-2345 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Edelson accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Edelson in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Edelson's office located?

    Dr. Paula Edelson's Primary Practice

    800 Walnut St Fl 11

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 829-2345

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    Dr. Paula Edelson's Practice 2

    780 E Market St Ste 105

    West Chester, PA 19382

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    Dr. Paula Edelson's Practice 3

    700 Spruce St Ste 200

    Philadelphia, PA 19106

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

    Dr. Edelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194087270.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edelson?

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

    What is Dr. Paula Edelson's specialty?

    Dr. Edelson is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Edelson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paula Edelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Edelson is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center, Riddle Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital 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 Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Paula Edelson accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Paula Edelson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paula Edelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Edelson's office at (215) 829-2345 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paula Edelson?

    Please contact Dr. Edelson's office at (215) 829-2345 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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