31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nightingale, Internist in Ellsworth, ME?
Where did Dr. Nightingale go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baystate Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Nightingale board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Nightingale, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Nightingale speak?
Dr. Nightingale and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Hausa
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Yoruba
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nightingale typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nightingale 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. Nightingale. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- 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:
- Growth of Unknown Type
- Tumor of uncertain nature
- Lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D489: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nightingale typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Nightingale 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. Nightingale. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
- Varicose Vein Injections
- Vein Sclerosing
- Incompetent Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
- 36470: Injection of sclerosant; single incompetent vein (other than telangiectasia)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Does Dr. Nightingale accept my insurance?
Dr. Nightingale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 469-7306 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nightingale accept in Ellsworth, ME?
Dr. Nightingale in Ellsworth, ME 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
Community Health Choice
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
State of Vermont
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nightingale's office located?
Dr. Stephen Nightingale's Primary Practice
37 Commerce Park
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 469-7306
What hospitals are Dr. Nightingale affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nightingale has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nightingale's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nightingale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538140520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nightingale?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nightingale
What is Dr. Stephen Nightingale'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.