26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fairfield, Internist in Portland, ME?
Where did Dr. Fairfield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Fairfield board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Fairfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fairfield speak?
Dr. Fairfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fairfield typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fairfield 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. Fairfield. 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:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fairfield typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen Fairfield may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Fairfield's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fairfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Fairfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 662-2911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fairfield accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Fairfield 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fairfield's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fairfield affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fairfield has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fairfield's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fairfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992744353.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fairfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fairfield
What is Dr. Kathleen Fairfield's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
