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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thakarar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Kinna Thakarar, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thakarar completed her residency at Cambridge Health Alliance. Dr. Thakarar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakarar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakarar’s office at (207) 661-4400.
Where did Dr. Thakarar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cambridge Health Alliance
Is Dr. Thakarar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kinna Thakarar, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thakarar speak?
Dr. Thakarar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Thakarar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Thakarar 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. Thakarar. 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Thakarar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Thakarar 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. Thakarar. 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Thakarar accept my insurance?
Dr. Thakarar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 661-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thakarar accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Thakarar 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
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thakarar's office located?
Dr. Kinna Thakarar's Primary Practice
175 Fore River Pkwy
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 661-4400
What hospitals are Dr. Thakarar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Thakarar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland,Portland, ME
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland,Portland, ME
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Northern Light Mercy Hospital,Portland, MERanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Northern Light Mercy Hospital,Portland, ME
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Pen Bay Medical Center,Rockport, MERanked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Pen Bay Medical Center,Rockport, ME
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Mid Coast Hospital,Brunswick, MERanked Hernia Repair Surgery
Mid Coast Hospital,Brunswick, ME
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Boston Medical Center,Boston, MARanked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Boston Medical Center,Boston, MA
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Mainegeneral Medical Center,Augusta, MERanked Hernia Repair Surgery
Mainegeneral Medical Center,Augusta, ME
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
What is Dr. Thakarar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thakarar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396905048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakarar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakarar
What is Dr. Kinna Thakarar's specialty?
Dr. Thakarar is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Portland, ME.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is Dr. Kinna Thakarar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thakarar is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center, Mid Coast Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Mainegeneral 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 Dr. Kinna Thakarar accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Kinna Thakarar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kinna Thakarar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thakarar's office at (207) 661-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kinna Thakarar?
Please contact Dr. Thakarar's office at (207) 661-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Thakarar's office located?
Dr. Thakarar's offices are located in Portland, ME and South Portland, ME.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kinna Thakarar have?
Dr. Kinna Thakarar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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