Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Huffman, Internist in Portland, ME?
What languages does Dr. Huffman speak?
Dr. Huffman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Huffman typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Huffman 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. Huffman. 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:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Nutritional Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
- Dietary Disorder Screening
- Malnutrition Screening
- Nutrient Deficiency Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
- Z1321: Encounter for screening for nutritional disorder
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Huffman typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Huffman 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. Huffman. 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:
- Belly Fluid Drainage
- Abdominal Fluid Aspiration
- Ascites Drainage
- Peritoneal Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 49082: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Huffman accept my insurance?
Dr. Huffman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 744-6444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Huffman accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Huffman 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Huffman's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Huffman affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Huffman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Huffman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Huffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750918058.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huffman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Huffman
What is Dr. Gunnar Huffman'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.