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Dr. Paul Derber, MD

Virginia Beach, VA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Derber, Internist in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Dr. Paul Derber, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Virginia Beach, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Derber graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Derber is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Derber’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Derber’s office at (757) 481-1113.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Derber board certified in Internist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Derber speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Derber treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Derber 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. Derber. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Laceration
    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Leg Cut
    • Left Leg Tear
    • Left Lower Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81812D: Laceration without foreign body, left lower leg, subsequent encounter
    • S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Left Calf Wound
    • Left Shin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802D: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Derber perform as a Internist?

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

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

    Does Dr. Derber accept my insurance?

    Dr. Derber accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 481-1113 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Derber accept in Virginia Beach, VA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Continental Benefits

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Derber's office located?

    Dr. Paul Derber's Primary Practice

    1168 First Colonial Rd Ste 201

    Virginia Beach, VA 23454

    (757) 481-1113

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    Dr. Paul Derber's Practice 2

    612 Kingsborough Sq Ste 100

    Chesapeake, VA 23320

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    Dr. Paul Derber's Practice 3

    1024 Battlefield Blvd S

    Chesapeake, VA 23322

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

    Dr. Derber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366446809.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Derber?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Derber's specialty?

    Dr. Derber is a Internist near Virginia Beach, VA.

    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. Derber to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Derber is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General 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

    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 Derber accepting new patients in Virginia Beach, VA?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Derber offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Derber's office at (757) 481-1113 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Derber?

    Please contact Dr. Derber's office at (757) 481-1113 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Derber have?

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

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