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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paudyal, Rheumatologist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Sunita Paudyal, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. She is board certified. Dr. Paudyal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paudyal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paudyal’s office at (803) 540-1000.
Is Dr. Paudyal board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Sunita Paudyal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Paudyal speak?
Dr. Paudyal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Paudyal typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Paudyal 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. Paudyal. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7689: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis
- Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Paudyal typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Paudyal performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Paudyal. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Paudyal accept my insurance?
Dr. Paudyal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 540-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paudyal accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Paudyal in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Paudyal's office located?
Dr. Sunita Paudyal's Primary Practice
2 Medical Park Rd Ste 501
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 540-1000
What is Dr. Paudyal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paudyal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225230949.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paudyal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paudyal
What is Dr. Sunita Paudyal's specialty?
Dr. Paudyal is a Rheumatologist near Columbia, SC.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Sunita Paudyal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paudyal is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Lexington 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
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Is Sunita Paudyal accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Sunita Paudyal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sunita Paudyal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paudyal's office at (803) 540-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sunita Paudyal?
Please contact Dr. Paudyal's office at (803) 540-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sunita Paudyal have?
Dr. Sunita Paudyal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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