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Dr. Tina Piraino, DO

Hospitalist, Internist

Portland, ME

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Piraino, Hospitalist in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Tina Piraino, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Piraino graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Lankenau Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Piraino is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piraino’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piraino’s office.

    Where did Dr. Piraino go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Lankenau Hosp, Internal Medicine | Maine Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Piraino speak?

    Dr. Piraino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Piraino typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Piraino 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. Piraino. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Piraino typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Piraino 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. Piraino. 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:

    • 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. Piraino accept my insurance?

    Dr. Piraino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Piraino accept in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Piraino 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

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Piraino's office located?

    Dr. Tina Piraino's Primary Practice

    22 Bramhall St

    Portland, ME 04102

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    Dr. Tina Piraino's Practice 2

    584 Roosevelt Trl

    Windham, ME 04062

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    Dr. Tina Piraino's Practice 3

    300 Professional Dr

    Scarborough, ME 04074

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    What is Dr. Piraino's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Piraino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841221629.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piraino?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piraino

    What is Dr. Tina Piraino's specialty?

    Dr. Piraino is a Hospitalist near Portland, ME.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Tina Piraino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Piraino 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 Dr. Tina Piraino accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Tina Piraino is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tina Piraino offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Piraino's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tina Piraino?

    Please contact Dr. Piraino's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Piraino's office located?

    Dr. Piraino's offices are located in Portland, ME, Windham, ME, and Scarborough, ME.