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Dr. Leif Paulsen, MD

Madison, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Paulsen, Family Medicine Specialist in Madison, WI?

    Dr. Leif Paulsen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Madison, WI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Paulsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paulsen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paulsen’s office at (608) 284-6360.

    Is Dr. Paulsen board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Leif Paulsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Paulsen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Paulsen treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Paulsen 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. Paulsen. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
    • 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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    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:

    • Nutritional Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Dietary Disorder Screening
    • Malnutrition Screening
    • Nutrient Deficiency Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1321: Encounter for screening for nutritional disorder

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    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:

    • Cholera
    • Asiatic cholera
    • Epidemic cholera
    • Vibrio cholerae infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive Problems
    • Stroke
    • Thinking Problems
    • Mental Impairment
    • Post-stroke Cognitive Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69318: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Dementia with Anxiety
    • Anxiety
    • Dementia
    • Anxiety in dementia
    • Cognitive decline with anxiety
    • Memory loss with anxiety

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0394: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Which procedures does Dr. Paulsen perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leif Paulsen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Paulsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Paulsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 284-6360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Paulsen accept in Madison, WI?

    Dr. Paulsen in Madison, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Dean Health Plan

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Farm Bureau Health Plans

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • The Alliance

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Paulsen's office located?

    Dr. Leif Paulsen's Primary Practice

    1 Science Ct

    Madison, WI 53711

    (608) 284-6360

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    Dr. Leif Paulsen's Practice 2

    849 Kellogg Ave

    Janesville, WI 53546

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

    Dr. Paulsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861552119.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paulsen?

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

    What is Dr. Leif Paulsen's specialty?

    Dr. Paulsen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Madison, WI. 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. Contact Dr. Paulsen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leif Paulsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Paulsen is affiliated with Fort Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Leif Paulsen accepting new patients in Madison, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Leif Paulsen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leif Paulsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Paulsen's office at (608) 284-6360 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leif Paulsen?

    Please contact Dr. Paulsen's office at (608) 284-6360 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leif Paulsen have?

    Dr. Leif Paulsen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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