17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sears, Pulmonologist in South Portland, ME?
Dr. Edmund Sears, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in South Portland, ME with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Sears is fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sears’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sears’s office at (207) 396-4618.
Is Dr. Sears board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Edmund Sears, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Sears speak?
Dr. Sears and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sears typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sears 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. Sears. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis with Lung Problems
- CF
- Mucoviscidosis
- Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis
- CF Lung Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis Affecting Lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
- E840: Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sears typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sears 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. Sears. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Sears accept my insurance?
Dr. Sears accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 396-4618 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sears accept in South Portland, ME?
Dr. Sears in South 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
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
USAA
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Where is Dr. Sears' office located?
What is Dr. Sears's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497972723.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sears?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sears
What is Dr. Edmund Sears's specialty?
Dr. Sears is a Pulmonologist near South Portland, ME.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Edmund Sears affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sears is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast 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 Edmund Sears accepting new patients in South Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Edmund Sears is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edmund Sears offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sears's office at (207) 396-4618 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edmund Sears?
Please contact Dr. Sears's office at (207) 396-4618 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edmund Sears have?
Dr. Edmund Sears is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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