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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kowash, Family Medicine Specialist in Saco, ME?
Dr. Phillip Kowash, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Saco, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kowash graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Maine Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Kowash is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kowash’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kowash’s office at (207) 283-8800.
Where did Dr. Kowash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maine Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Maine Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa | University of Washington School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kowash board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Phillip Kowash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kowash speak?
Dr. Kowash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kowash typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kowash 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. Kowash. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kowash typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kowash 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. Kowash. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Kowash accept my insurance?
Dr. Kowash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 283-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kowash accept in Saco, ME?
Dr. Kowash in Saco, ME 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)
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kowash's office located?
Dr. Phillip Kowash's Primary Practice
13 Industrial Park Rd
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 283-8800
What is Dr. Kowash's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kowash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215991773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kowash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kowash
What is Dr. Phillip Kowash's specialty?
Dr. Kowash is a Family Medicine Specialist near Saco, ME.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Phillip Kowash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kowash is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mainegeneral Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, York Hospital, Concord 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 Phillip Kowash accepting new patients in Saco, ME?
Yes, Dr. Phillip Kowash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Phillip Kowash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kowash's office at (207) 283-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Phillip Kowash?
Please contact Dr. Kowash's office at (207) 283-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Phillip Kowash have?
Dr. Phillip Kowash is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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