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Who is Dr. Shapiro, Psychiatrist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Benjamin Shapiro, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shapiro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shapiro’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shapiro’s office at (603) 271-5000.
What languages does Dr. Shapiro speak?
Dr. Shapiro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shapiro treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Which procedures does Dr. Shapiro perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Shapiro may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shapiro's office.
Does Dr. Shapiro accept my insurance?
Dr. Shapiro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 271-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shapiro accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Shapiro in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Vermont
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Shapiro?
Dr. Shapiro has appointments available at his Portland, ME office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Shapiro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shapiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326675596.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shapiro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shapiro
What is Dr. Benjamin Shapiro's specialty?
Dr. Shapiro is a Psychiatrist near Portland, ME.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Contact Dr. Shapiro to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Benjamin Shapiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shapiro is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center 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 Benjamin Shapiro accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Shapiro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Shapiro offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shapiro, or call (603) 271-5000 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Shapiro?
Yes, Dr. Shapiro offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Shapiro, or call (603) 271-5000 for more information.
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