Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paulsen, Family Medicine Specialist in Madison, WI?
Is Dr. Paulsen board certified as a 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Paulsen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
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
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Paulsen typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Paulsen 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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. 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
Ascension Health
Canon
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Paulsen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Paulsen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Paulsen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Paulsen's NPI number?A 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