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Dr. Paul Kunk, MD

Medical Oncologist, Hematology / Oncology Specialist

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kunk, Medical Oncologist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Paul Kunk, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Kunk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kunk’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kunk’s office at (434) 982-6900.

    What languages does Dr. Kunk speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Kunk typically treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kunk 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. Kunk. 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:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
    • Cancer
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Malignant NET
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer
    • NET Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors

    What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Kunk typically perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kunk 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. Kunk. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Kunk accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kunk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 982-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kunk accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Kunk in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kunk's office located?

    Dr. Paul Kunk's Primary Practice

    1240 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

    (434) 982-6900

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

    Dr. Kunk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750671756.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kunk?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Kunk's specialty?

    Dr. Kunk is a Medical Oncologist near Charlottesville, VA.

    What does a Medical Oncologist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kunk is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Prince William Medical Center, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital 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 Dr. Paul Kunk accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Kunk offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kunk's office at (434) 982-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Kunk?

    Please contact Dr. Kunk's office at (434) 982-6900 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kunk's office located?

    Dr. Kunk's office is located in Charlottesville, VA.