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Dr. Paul Southall, MD

Florence, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Southall, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florence, AL?

    Dr. Paul Southall, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Florence, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Southall completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Southall is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Southall’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Southall’s office at (601) 833-6011.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky

    Is Dr. Southall board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Southall, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Southall speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Southall treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Southall 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. Southall. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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:

    • 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:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Which procedures does Dr. Southall perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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

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

    Does Dr. Southall accept my insurance?

    Dr. Southall accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 833-6011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Southall accept in Florence, AL?

    Dr. Southall in Florence, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Lowes

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Southall's office located?

    Dr. Paul Southall's Primary Practice

    1701 Veterans Dr

    Florence, AL 35630

    (601) 833-6011

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    Dr. Paul Southall's Practice 2

    1120 S Jackson Hwy Ste 300

    Sheffield, AL 35660

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    Dr. Paul Southall's Practice 3

    2735 Cloverdale Rd

    Florence, AL 35633

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

    Dr. Southall's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902800618.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Southall?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Southall's specialty?

    Dr. Southall is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Florence, AL. 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. Southall to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Southall is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, UAB Hospital, Maury Regional 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 Paul Southall accepting new patients in Florence, AL?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Southall offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Southall's office at (601) 833-6011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Southall?

    Please contact Dr. Southall's office at (601) 833-6011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Southall have?

    Dr. Paul Southall is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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