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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paavola, Family Medicine Specialist in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Michelle Paavola, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Burlington, VT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Paavola graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington. Dr. Paavola is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paavola’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paavola’s office at (802) 656-3350.
Where did Dr. Paavola go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
What languages does Dr. Paavola speak?
Dr. Paavola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Paavola typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Paavola 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. Paavola. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Paavola typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Paavola 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. Paavola. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Paavola accept my insurance?
Dr. Paavola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 656-3350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paavola accept in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Paavola in Burlington, VT 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
MVP Health Care
State of Vermont
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Paavola's office located?
What is Dr. Paavola's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paavola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851534499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paavola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paavola
What is Dr. Michelle Paavola's specialty?
Dr. Paavola is a Family Medicine Specialist near Burlington, VT.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Michelle Paavola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paavola is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center 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 Michelle Paavola accepting new patients in Burlington, VT?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Paavola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Paavola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paavola's office at (802) 656-3350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Paavola?
Please contact Dr. Paavola's office at (802) 656-3350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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