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Dr. Michelle Paulson, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Accepting patients

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. 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 an 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • MRSA Infection
    • Staph Infection
    • Antibiotic Resistance
    • MRSA
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Methicillin-resistant Staph
    • Superbug infection
    • Antibiotic-resistant staph
    • Staphylococcus aureus infection
    • MSSA infection
    • Golden staph infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
    • A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    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:

    • Lung Aspergillosis
    • Aspergillosis
    • Pulmonary Aspergillosis
    • Aspergillus Lung Infection
    • Aspergillosis in Lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B441: Other pulmonary aspergillosis

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
    • Infected Cardiovascular Implant
    • Heart Device Infection
    • Vascular Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Paulson perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    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

    • Bank of New Hampshire

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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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

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    Dr. Michelle Paulson's Practice 2

    420 E North Ave Ste 406

    Pittsburgh, PA 15212

    (412) 359-3683

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    Dr. Michelle Paulson's Practice 3

    12311 Perry Hwy Fl 1

    Wexford, PA 15090

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    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, ACMH Hospital, UPMC Washington, WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Indiana Regional Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 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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