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Who is Dr. Paulsen, Diagnostic Radiologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Richard Paulsen, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY. He is board certified. Dr. Paulsen completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Neuroradiology; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Diagnostic Radiology; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Paulsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paulsen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paulsen’s office at (502) 259-5955.
Where did Dr. Paulsen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Neuroradiology; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Diagnostic Radiology; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky
Is Dr. Paulsen board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Paulsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Paulsen speak?
Dr. Paulsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Paulsen treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Paulsen 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. Paulsen. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
- Brittle Bone Fracture
- Fragility Fracture
- Fragility Fracture of Spine
- Pathological Vertebral Fracture
- Spinal Compression Fracture from Osteoporosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8008XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture
- M8088XA: Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture
- M8008XD: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Vertebral Artery Blockage
- Vascular Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
- Left Vertebral Artery Stenosis
- Left Vertebral Artery Occlusion
- Narrowing of Left Vertebral Artery
- Blood Vessel Disease
- Circulatory System Disorder
- Artery Problems
- Vessel Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
- I6502: Occlusion and stenosis of left vertebral artery
- I6501: Occlusion and stenosis of right vertebral artery
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Aneurysm
- Aneurysms
- Carotid Artery Bulge
- Neck Artery Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Blood Vessel Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I720: Aneurysm of carotid artery
- I725: Aneurysm of other precerebral arteries
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Broken first lumbar vertebra (wedge compression)
- Fractures
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar compression fracture
- Broken lower back bone
- Vertebral fracture
- Spinal column fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32010G: Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Also known as:
- Spine Fracture
- Fractures
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Back
- Vertebral Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Compression Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S22080G: Wedge compression fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63232: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does Dr. Paulsen perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Paulsen 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. Paulsen. 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:
- Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
- Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
- Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 22513: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; thoracic
Also known as:
- Kyphoplasty for Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Vertebral Augmentation (Lumbar)
- Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (Lower Back)
- Spine Fracture Repair (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 22514: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbar
Also known as:
- Kyphoplasty for Additional Vertebra
- Vertebral Augmentation (Extra Level)
- Spine Fracture Repair (Additional)
- Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 22515: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; each additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral body (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Bone Tumors
- Bone Tumor RFA
- Percutaneous Bone Tumor Ablation
- Heat Treatment for Bone Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 20982: Ablation therapy for reduction or eradication of 1 or more bone tumors (eg, metastasis) including adjacent soft tissue when involved by tumor extension, percutaneous, including imaging guidance when performed; radiofrequency
Also known as:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Brain and Neck Blood Vessel X-ray (Angiography)
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Angiography
- Vertebral Angiography
- Aortic Arch Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 36221: Non-selective catheter placement, thoracic aorta, with angiography of the extracranial carotid, vertebral, and/or intracranial vessels, unilateral or bilateral, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Neck artery stenting
- Carotid angioplasty with stent
- Transcatheter carotid stent
CPT Codes:
- 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection
Also known as:
- Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
- Neurovascular embolization
- Intracranial vessel occlusion
- Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)
Does Dr. Paulsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Paulsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 259-5955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paulsen accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Paulsen in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
State of Tennessee
Steris Corporation
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Paulsen's office located?
Dr. Richard Paulsen's Primary Practice
3900 Kresge Way Ste 51
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 259-5955
What is Dr. Paulsen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paulsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780692996.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paulsen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paulsen
What is Dr. Richard Paulsen's specialty?
Dr. Paulsen is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Louisville, KY. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Paulsen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Paulsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paulsen is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Hardin 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
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Is Richard Paulsen accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Paulsen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Paulsen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paulsen's office at (502) 259-5955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Paulsen?
Please contact Dr. Paulsen's office at (502) 259-5955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Paulsen have?
Dr. Richard Paulsen is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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