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Dr. Martin Moehlen, MD

Dr. Martin Moehlen, MD

Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Moehlen, Gastroenterologist in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Martin Moehlen, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Moehlen completed his residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Moehlen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moehlen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moehlen’s office at (504) 988-5344.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Moehlen?

    Dr. Martin Moehlen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Moehlen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver & Biliary Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Portland/ME community, Dr. Moehlen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Moehlen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: HEPATOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI, FL

    • Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals

    Is Dr. Moehlen board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Martin Moehlen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Moehlen speak?

    Dr. Moehlen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Moehlen treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Moehlen 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. Moehlen. 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:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Primary biliary cholangitis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • PBC
    • Autoimmune bile duct disease
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Portal hypertension
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • High Blood Pressure
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • High blood pressure in the portal vein
    • Liver portal pressure
    • Elevated portal venous pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
    • R188: Other ascites
    • K766: Portal hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
    • AIH
    • Autoimmune liver disease
    • Chronic autoimmune hepatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
    • Digestive Disease
    • Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
    • GI growth of unknown type
    • Indeterminate digestive mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant 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

    What procedures does Dr. Moehlen perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Moehlen 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. Moehlen. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Biopsy
    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Biopsy
    • Transcatheter tissue sample
    • Minimally invasive biopsy
    • Biopsy using catheter
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    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

    Also known as:

    • Selective Vein Catheter Placement
    • Venous Catheterization
    • Jugular Vein Catheter
    • Renal Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)

    Does Dr. Moehlen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Moehlen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 988-5344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Moehlen accept in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Moehlen in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Moehlen's office located?

    Dr. Martin Moehlen's Primary Practice

    48 Gilman St

    Portland, ME 04102

    (504) 988-5344

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    Dr. Martin Moehlen's Practice 2

    22 Bramhall St

    Portland, ME 04102

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    Dr. Martin Moehlen's Practice 3

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 6

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - 2025

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025

    What is Dr. Moehlen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Moehlen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104006279.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moehlen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Moehlen

    What is Dr. Martin Moehlen's specialty?

    Dr. Moehlen is a Gastroenterologist near Portland, ME. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Moehlen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Martin Moehlen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Moehlen 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 Martin Moehlen accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Martin Moehlen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Martin Moehlen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Moehlen's office at (504) 988-5344 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Martin Moehlen?

    Please contact Dr. Moehlen's office at (504) 988-5344 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Martin Moehlen have?

    Dr. Martin Moehlen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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