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Dr. Paul Elsen, MD

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elsen, Family Medicine Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Paul Elsen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Elsen graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at St Mary'S Mercy Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Elsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elsen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elsen’s office at (616) 267-7015.

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

    • Residency: St Mary'S Mercy Med Ctr, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Elsen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Elsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Elsen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elsen typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Elsen 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. Elsen. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Elsen typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Elsen 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. Elsen. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Does Dr. Elsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 267-7015 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elsen accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Elsen in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Elsen's office located?

    Dr. Paul Elsen's Primary Practice

    2750 E Beltline Ave NE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49525

    (616) 267-7015

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    200 Shmg Internal Medicine

    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200

    Kentwood, MI 49508

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    Dr. Paul Elsen's Practice 3

    5060 Cascade Rd SE Ste A

    Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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

    Dr. Elsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073567178.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elsen?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Elsen's specialty?

    Dr. Elsen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Grand Rapids, MI.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Elsen is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Elsen accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Elsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elsen's office at (616) 267-7015 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Elsen?

    Please contact Dr. Elsen's office at (616) 267-7015 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Elsen have?

    Dr. Paul Elsen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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