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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paulson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Michelle Paulson, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Paulson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paulson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paulson’s office at (412) 359-3683.
What languages does Dr. Paulson speak?
Dr. Paulson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Paulson treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Paulson 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. Paulson. 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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Other Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
- A318: Other mycobacterial infections
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Lung Aspergillosis
- Aspergillosis
- Pulmonary Aspergillosis
- Aspergillus Lung Infection
- Aspergillosis in Lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- B441: Other pulmonary aspergillosis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Infection
- Streptococcal Infection
- Streptococcus infection
- Strep disease
- Group A strep
ICD-10 Codes:
- A491: Streptococcal infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Paulson perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michelle Paulson may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Paulson's office.
Does Dr. Paulson accept my insurance?
Dr. Paulson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-3683 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paulson accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Paulson in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Paulson's office located?
Dr. Michelle Paulson's Primary Practice
1307 Federal St Ste B110
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 359-3683
What is Dr. Paulson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paulson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205209517.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paulson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paulson
What is Dr. Michelle Paulson's specialty?
Dr. Paulson is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Pittsburgh, PA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Paulson to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michelle Paulson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paulson is affiliated with Butler 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Michelle Paulson accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Paulson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Paulson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paulson's office at (412) 359-3683 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Paulson?
Please contact Dr. Paulson's office at (412) 359-3683 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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