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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leary, Family Medicine Specialist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Desiree Leary, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Leary is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leary’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leary’s office at (203) 276-2270.
What languages does Dr. Leary speak?
Dr. Leary and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Leary typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Leary 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. Leary. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Leary typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Desiree Leary may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Leary's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Leary accept my insurance?
Dr. Leary accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 276-2270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leary accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Leary in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Leary's office located?
Dr. Desiree Leary's Primary Practice
91 Auburn St Ste J1096
Portland, ME 04103
(203) 276-2270
What is Dr. Leary's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598407868.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leary?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leary
What is Dr. Desiree Leary's specialty?
Dr. Leary is a Family Medicine Specialist near Portland, 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. Desiree Leary affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leary is affiliated with Mainegeneral Medical Center, Central Maine Medical Center, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Stamford Health 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 Desiree Leary accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Desiree Leary is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Desiree Leary offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leary's office at (203) 276-2270 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Desiree Leary?
Please contact Dr. Leary's office at (203) 276-2270 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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