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Dr. Paul Munoz, MD

Shelby, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Munoz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Shelby, NC?

    Dr. Paul Munoz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shelby, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Munoz graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Munoz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Munoz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Munoz’s office at (919) 477-5152.

    Where did Dr. Munoz go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Emergency Medicine

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Munoz board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Munoz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Munoz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Munoz treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Munoz 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. Munoz. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Gum Disease
    • Dental abscess
    • Tooth infection
    • Periapical infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K047: Periapical abscess without sinus

    Which procedures does Dr. Munoz perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Munoz may include:

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

    Does Dr. Munoz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Munoz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 477-5152 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Munoz accept in Shelby, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Agelity

    • Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Munoz's office located?

    Dr. Paul Munoz's Primary Practice

    201 E Grover St

    Shelby, NC 28150

    (919) 477-5152

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    Dr. Paul Munoz's Practice 2

    706 W King St

    Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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

    Dr. Munoz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124079827.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Munoz?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Munoz's specialty?

    Dr. Munoz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Shelby, NC. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Munoz to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Munoz is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Atrium Health Pineville, Atrium Health Cabarrus 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 Paul Munoz accepting new patients in Shelby, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Munoz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Munoz's office at (919) 477-5152 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Munoz?

    Please contact Dr. Munoz's office at (919) 477-5152 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Munoz have?

    Dr. Paul Munoz is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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