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Dr. Paul Vansweden, MD

Wake Forest, NC

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vansweden, Internist in Wake Forest, NC?

    Dr. Paul Vansweden, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wake Forest, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Vansweden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vansweden’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vansweden’s office at (919) 825-4637.

    What languages does Dr. Vansweden speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Vansweden treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Vansweden 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. Vansweden. 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Magnesium Deficiency
    • Malnutrition
    • Minerals
    • Low Magnesium
    • Lack of Magnesium
    • Hypomagnesemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E612: Magnesium deficiency

    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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Low Magnesium Levels
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Magnesium Deficiency
    • Magnesium Imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8342: Hypomagnesemia

    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:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Cholera
    • Asiatic cholera
    • Epidemic cholera
    • Vibrio cholerae infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Which procedures does Dr. Vansweden perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Vansweden may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vansweden's office.

    Does Dr. Vansweden accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vansweden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 825-4637 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vansweden accept in Wake Forest, NC?

    Dr. Vansweden in Wake Forest, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

    • Bankers

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vansweden's office located?

    Dr. Paul Vansweden's Primary Practice

    11635 Northpark Dr Ste 250

    Wake Forest, NC 27587

    (919) 825-4637

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    Dr. Paul Vansweden's Practice 2

    1900 Kildaire Farm Rd

    Cary, NC 27518

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    Dr. Paul Vansweden's Practice 3

    3000 New Bern Ave

    Raleigh, NC 27610

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Paul Vansweden?

    Dr. Vansweden has appointments available at his Wake Forest, NC office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Vansweden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932428885.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vansweden?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Vansweden's specialty?

    Dr. Vansweden is a Internist near Wake Forest, NC.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Vansweden to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Vansweden is affiliated with Firsthealth Moore Regional 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Paul Vansweden accepting new patients in Wake Forest, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Vansweden offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Vansweden, or call (919) 825-4637 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Vansweden?

    Please contact Dr. Vansweden's office at (919) 825-4637 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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