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Dr. Paul Sytman, MD

Mercer Island, WA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sytman, Internist in Mercer Island, WA?

    Dr. Paul Sytman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mercer Island, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sytman graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sytman is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sytman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sytman’s office at (206) 275-5060.

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

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A

    • Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa | University of Washington School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Sytman board certified in Internist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Sytman speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Sytman treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Sytman 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. Sytman. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • Neurodegenerative Disorder
    • Progressive Nerve Disease
    • Nervous System Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Aortic Widening
    • Dilated Thoracic Aorta
    • Thoracic Aortic Dilation
    • Enlarged Chest Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia

    What procedures does Dr. Sytman perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Sytman 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. Sytman. 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:

    • 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 Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Sytman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sytman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 275-5060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sytman accept in Mercer Island, WA?

    Dr. Sytman in Mercer Island, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EDS

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sytman's office located?

    Dr. Paul Sytman's Primary Practice

    3236 78th Ave SE Ste 200

    Mercer Island, WA 98040

    (206) 275-5060

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    Dr. Paul Sytman's Practice 2

    12917 SE 38th St Ste 100

    Bellevue, WA 98006

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    Dr. Paul Sytman's Practice 3

    2600 Compass Rd

    Glenview, IL 60026

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

    Dr. Sytman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134116627.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sytman?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Sytman's specialty?

    Dr. Sytman is a Internist near Mercer Island, WA.

    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. Sytman to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Sytman is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Swedish Issaquah Campus, Swedish First Hill Campus, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus 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 Sytman accepting new patients in Mercer Island, WA?

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

    Does Dr. Paul Sytman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sytman's office at (206) 275-5060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Sytman?

    Please contact Dr. Sytman's office at (206) 275-5060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Sytman have?

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

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