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Dr. Paul Discepola

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Holmdel, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Discepola, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Holmdel, NJ?

    Dr. Paul Discepola is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Holmdel, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Discepola is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Discepola’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Discepola’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Discepola speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Discepola typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Discepola 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. Discepola. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Discepola typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Discepola may include:

    Please contact Dr. Discepola's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Discepola accept my insurance?

    Dr. Discepola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Discepola accept in Holmdel, NJ?

    Dr. Discepola in Holmdel, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Discepola's office located?

    Dr. Paul Discepola's Primary Practice

    727 N Beers St

    Holmdel, NJ 07733

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    Emergency Department

    1945 State Route 33

    Neptune City, NJ 07753

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

    Dr. Discepola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427315340.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Discepola?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Discepola's specialty?

    Dr. Discepola is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Holmdel, NJ.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Paul Discepola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Discepola is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Paul Discepola accepting new patients in Holmdel, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Discepola is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Discepola offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Discepola's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Discepola?

    Please contact Dr. Discepola's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Discepola's office located?

    Dr. Discepola's offices are located in Holmdel, NJ and Neptune City, NJ.