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Dr. Elizabeth Gittinger, MD

Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gittinger, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Elizabeth Gittinger, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gittinger completed her residency at Boston Medical Center, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Gittinger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gittinger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gittinger’s office.

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

    • Residency: Boston Medical Center, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    • Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus

    What languages does Dr. Gittinger speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gittinger treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Gittinger 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. Gittinger. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy
    • Mid-pregnancy care
    • Second trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
    • Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3401: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, first trimester
    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Breastfeeding Care
    • Postpartum Care
    • Breastfeeding
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam
    • Lactation Support
    • Nursing Mother Check-up
    • Breastfeeding Consultation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up
    • Z391: Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother

    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:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
    • O09521: Supervision of elderly multigravida, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
    • Geriatric multigravida care
    • Older mom with previous pregnancies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester

    What procedures does Dr. Gittinger perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Gittinger 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. Gittinger. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Does Dr. Gittinger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gittinger 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. Gittinger accept in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Gittinger in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • New York Life

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gittinger's office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Gittinger's Primary Practice

    195 Fore River Pkwy Ste 440

    Portland, ME 04102

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    Dr. Elizabeth Gittinger's Practice 2

    40 Park Rd

    Westbrook, ME 04092

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

    Dr. Gittinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467445460.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gittinger?

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

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Gittinger's specialty?

    Dr. Gittinger is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Portland, ME. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Gittinger to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elizabeth Gittinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gittinger is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital 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 Elizabeth Gittinger accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Gittinger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Gittinger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gittinger's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Gittinger?

    Please contact Dr. Gittinger's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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