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Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles, MD

Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles, MD

Falls Church, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pinell-Salles, Cardiologist in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Falls Church, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pinell-Salles graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System Program. Dr. Pinell-Salles is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pinell-Salles’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pinell-Salles’s office at (703) 573-3494.

    Where did Dr. Pinell-Salles go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pinell-Salles speak?

    Dr. Pinell-Salles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pinell-Salles treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Pinell-Salles 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. Pinell-Salles. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Pinell-Salles perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pinell-Salles' office.

    Does Dr. Pinell-Salles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pinell-Salles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 573-3494 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pinell-Salles accept in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. Pinell-Salles in Falls Church, VA 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

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Virginia

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    Where is Dr. Pinell-Salles' office located?

    Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles' Primary Practice

    2901 Telestar Ct

    Falls Church, VA 22042

    (703) 573-3494

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    Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles' Practice 2

    224 Cornwall St NW

    Leesburg, VA 20176

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    Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles' Practice 3

    205 Hirst Rd Ste 101

    Purcellville, VA 20132

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

    Dr. Pinell-Salles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396886396.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pinell-Salles?

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

    What is Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles's specialty?

    Dr. Pinell-Salles is a Cardiologist near Falls Church, VA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Pinell-Salles to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pinell-Salles is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun 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 Cardiologist?

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    Is Paula Pinell-Salles accepting new patients in Falls Church, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pinell-Salles's office at (703) 573-3494 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paula Pinell-Salles?

    Please contact Dr. Pinell-Salles's office at (703) 573-3494 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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