26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paulus, Internist in Sarasota, FL?
Where did Dr. Paulus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | Valley Health System/Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Program
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Is Dr. Paulus board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Paulus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Paulus speak?
Dr. Paulus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Paulus typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Paulus 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. Paulus. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Paulus typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Paulus may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Paulus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Paulus accept my insurance?
Dr. Paulus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 917-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paulus accept in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Paulus in Sarasota, FL 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
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Gilsbar
Globe Life
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Paulus' office located?
Dr. Kristen Paulus' Primary Practice
5880 Rand Blvd Ste 200
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 917-2300
What hospitals are Dr. Paulus affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Paulus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Paulus's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paulus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639168628.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paulus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paulus
What is Dr. Kristen Paulus's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.