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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Couture, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lewiston, ME?
Dr. Andre Couture, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lewiston, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Couture is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Couture’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Couture’s office at (207) 777-8800.
Where did Dr. Couture go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of New England / Main Campus
What languages does Dr. Couture speak?
Dr. Couture and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Couture typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Couture 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. Couture. 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:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Hypertension
- High Venous Pressure with Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87323: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of bilateral lower extremity
- I87322: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Disorder
- Heart and Blood Vessel Disease
- Vascular Disorder
- Blood Circulation Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I999: Unspecified disorder of circulatory system
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Stasis Dermatitis
- Chronic Venous Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87321: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Couture typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Couture 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. Couture. 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:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- Incompetent Vein Ablation
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
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
Does Dr. Couture accept my insurance?
Dr. Couture accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 777-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Couture accept in Lewiston, ME?
Dr. Couture in Lewiston, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Couture's office located?
What is Dr. Couture's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Couture's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629231329.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Couture?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Couture
What is Dr. Andre Couture's specialty?
Dr. Couture is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lewiston, ME.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Andre Couture affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Couture is affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 Andre Couture accepting new patients in Lewiston, ME?
Yes, Dr. Andre Couture is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andre Couture offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Couture's office at (207) 777-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andre Couture?
Please contact Dr. Couture's office at (207) 777-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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