PG
29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Greatorex, Surgeon in Portland, ME?
Dr. Patricia Greatorex, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Greatorex graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Greatorex is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Greatorex’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Greatorex’s office at (207) 774-6368.
Where did Dr. Greatorex go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, General Surgery | Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Greatorex board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Patricia Greatorex, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Greatorex speak?
Dr. Greatorex and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Greatorex typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Greatorex 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. Greatorex. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic risk assessment
- Hereditary counseling
- DNA counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Greatorex typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Greatorex 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. Greatorex. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Greatorex accept my insurance?
Dr. Greatorex accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 774-6368 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Greatorex accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Greatorex 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
Mutual of Omaha
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Greatorex's office located?
Dr. Patricia Greatorex's Primary Practice
887 Congress St Ste 400
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 774-6368
What is Dr. Greatorex's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Greatorex's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598728206.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Greatorex?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Greatorex
What is Dr. Patricia Greatorex's specialty?
Dr. Greatorex is a Surgeon near Portland, ME.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Patricia Greatorex affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Greatorex is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Pen Bay Medical Center, Mid Coast Hospital 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 Patricia Greatorex accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Patricia Greatorex is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patricia Greatorex offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Greatorex's office at (207) 774-6368 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patricia Greatorex?
Please contact Dr. Greatorex's office at (207) 774-6368 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patricia Greatorex have?
Dr. Patricia Greatorex is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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