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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hancock, Trauma Surgeon in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Heather Hancock, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hancock is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hancock’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hancock’s office at (207) 973-4949.
What languages does Dr. Hancock speak?
Dr. Hancock and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hancock treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Hancock 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. Hancock. 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.
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Colostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Stoma Care
- Bowel Diversion Care
- Ostomy Bag Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Skin Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Dermatologic surgery recovery
- Skin graft aftercare
- Subcutaneous tissue post-op care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
What procedures does Dr. Hancock perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Hancock 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. Hancock. 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.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Hancock accept my insurance?
Dr. Hancock accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hancock accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Hancock in Bangor, 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
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
First Medical Health Plan
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Hancock's office located?
What is Dr. Hancock's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hancock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851507974.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hancock?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hancock
What is Dr. Heather Hancock's specialty?
Dr. Hancock is a Trauma Surgeon near Bangor, ME. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Hancock to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Heather Hancock affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hancock is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern 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 Heather Hancock accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Heather Hancock is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Hancock offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hancock's office at (207) 973-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Hancock?
Please contact Dr. Hancock's office at (207) 973-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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