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Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan, MD
Portland, ME
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sullivan, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sullivan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sullivan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sullivan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Sullivan speak?
Dr. Sullivan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Sullivan typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Sullivan 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. Sullivan. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Sullivan typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Sullivan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sullivan accept my insurance?
Dr. Sullivan 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. Sullivan accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Sullivan 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
Medicare
Point32Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sullivan's office located?
What is Dr. Sullivan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sullivan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154582146.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sullivan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sullivan
What is Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan's specialty?
Dr. Sullivan is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Portland, ME.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sullivan is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Sullivan accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sullivan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Sullivan?
Please contact Dr. Sullivan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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