Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Caracappa, Family Medicine Specialist in Newtown, PA?
Dr. Paul Caracappa, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newtown, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Caracappa completed his residency at Reading Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Frankford Hosp Bucks Co, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Caracappa is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caracappa’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caracappa’s office at (215) 598-1200.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Caracappa?
Dr. Paul Caracappa, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Caracappa empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Newtown, PA community, Dr. Caracappa is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Caracappa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Reading Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Frankford Hosp Bucks Co, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa
Is Dr. Caracappa board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Caracappa, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Caracappa speak?
Dr. Caracappa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Caracappa typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Caracappa 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. Caracappa. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Caracappa typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Caracappa may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Caracappa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Caracappa accept my insurance?
Dr. Caracappa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 598-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Caracappa accept in Newtown, PA?
Dr. Caracappa in Newtown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Caracappa's office located?
Dr. Paul Caracappa's Primary Practice
2189 2nd Street Pike Ste 100
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 598-1200
What is Dr. Caracappa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caracappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366462459.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caracappa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caracappa
What is Dr. Paul Caracappa's specialty?
Dr. Caracappa is a Family Medicine Specialist near Newtown, PA.
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. Paul Caracappa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caracappa is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, Pa 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Paul Caracappa accepting new patients in Newtown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Caracappa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Caracappa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caracappa's office at (215) 598-1200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Caracappa?
Please contact Dr. Caracappa's office at (215) 598-1200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Caracappa have?
Dr. Paul Caracappa is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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