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Dr. Paula Kuhlman, MD

Santa Clarita, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kuhlman, Pediatrician in Santa Clarita, CA?

    Dr. Paula Kuhlman, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Santa Clarita, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kuhlman completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Kuhlman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuhlman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuhlman’s office at (661) 593-7500.

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

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il

    Is Dr. Kuhlman board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Paula Kuhlman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Kuhlman speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kuhlman treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kuhlman 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. Kuhlman. 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:

    • Unexplained Health Concerns
    • Health Anxiety
    • Somatic Symptoms
    • Undiagnosed Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z711: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Blood Pressure Check with Abnormal Findings
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Screening
    • Abnormal BP Reading
    • Blood Pressure Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0131: Encounter for examination of blood pressure with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Which procedures does Dr. Kuhlman perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Paula Kuhlman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kuhlman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kuhlman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 593-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kuhlman accept in Santa Clarita, CA?

    Dr. Kuhlman in Santa Clarita, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Care N' Care

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kuhlman's office located?

    Dr. Paula Kuhlman's Primary Practice

    23413 Lyons Ave

    Santa Clarita, CA 91355

    (661) 593-7500

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    Dr. Paula Kuhlman's Practice 2

    1600 San Fernando Rd

    San Fernando, CA 91340

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

    Dr. Kuhlman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053303883.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuhlman?

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

    What is Dr. Paula Kuhlman's specialty?

    Dr. Kuhlman is a Pediatrician near Santa Clarita, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Kuhlman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paula Kuhlman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kuhlman is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Paula Kuhlman accepting new patients in Santa Clarita, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Paula Kuhlman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paula Kuhlman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kuhlman's office at (661) 593-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paula Kuhlman?

    Please contact Dr. Kuhlman's office at (661) 593-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paula Kuhlman have?

    Dr. Paula Kuhlman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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