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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blanchard, Internist in Petoskey, MI?
Dr. Paul Blanchard, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Petoskey, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Blanchard graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Blanchard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blanchard’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blanchard’s office.
Where did Dr. Blanchard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Blanchard board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Blanchard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blanchard speak?
Dr. Blanchard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blanchard treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Blanchard 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. Blanchard. 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
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:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does Dr. Blanchard perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Blanchard 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. Blanchard. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Blanchard accept my insurance?
Dr. Blanchard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blanchard accept in Petoskey, MI?
Dr. Blanchard in Petoskey, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blanchard's office located?
What is Dr. Blanchard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blanchard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588661086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blanchard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blanchard
What is Dr. Paul Blanchard's specialty?
Dr. Blanchard is a Internist near Petoskey, MI.
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. Blanchard to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Paul Blanchard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blanchard is affiliated with McLaren Northern Michigan which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?
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Is Paul Blanchard accepting new patients in Petoskey, MI?
Yes, Dr. Paul Blanchard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Blanchard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blanchard's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Blanchard?
Please contact Dr. Blanchard's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Blanchard have?
Dr. Paul Blanchard is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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