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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dougherty, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Dover, NH?
Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Dover, NH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dougherty is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dougherty’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dougherty’s office at (877) 379-5522.
What languages does Dr. Dougherty speak?
Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Dougherty typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dougherty accept my insurance?
Dr. Dougherty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 379-5522 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dougherty accept in Dover, NH?
Dr. Dougherty in Dover, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Dougherty's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty's Primary Practice
789 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(877) 379-5522
What is Dr. Dougherty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dougherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447696430.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dougherty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dougherty
What is Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty's specialty?
Dr. Dougherty is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Dover, NH.
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 Dougherty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dougherty is affiliated with Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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 Dougherty accepting new patients in Dover, NH?
No, Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (877) 379-5522 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Dougherty?
Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (877) 379-5522 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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