Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dechenes, Family Medicine Specialist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Cynthia Dechenes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Dechenes graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at David Grant Medical Center Program. Dr. Dechenes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dechenes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dechenes’s office.
Where did Dr. Dechenes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: David Grant Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Dechenes board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Cynthia Dechenes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dechenes speak?
Dr. Dechenes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dechenes typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dechenes 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. Dechenes. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dechenes typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dechenes 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. Dechenes. 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:
- 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Dechenes accept my insurance?
Dr. Dechenes 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. Dechenes accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Dechenes in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dechenes' office located?
What is Dr. Dechenes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dechenes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073502803.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dechenes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dechenes
What is Dr. Cynthia Dechenes's specialty?
Dr. Dechenes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Portland, ME.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Cynthia Dechenes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dechenes is affiliated with Mid Coast Hospital, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mainegeneral Medical Center, Central Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Pen Bay 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
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Is Cynthia Dechenes accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Cynthia Dechenes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cynthia Dechenes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dechenes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cynthia Dechenes?
Please contact Dr. Dechenes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cynthia Dechenes have?
Dr. Cynthia Dechenes is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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