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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerney, Internist in Portland, ME?
Dr. James Kerney, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kerney is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerney’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerney’s office at (207) 662-0111.
What languages does Dr. Kerney speak?
Dr. Kerney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kerney typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kerney 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. Kerney. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kerney typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Kerney 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. Kerney's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kerney accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 662-0111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerney accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Kerney 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kerney's office located?
What is Dr. Kerney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942887476.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerney
What is Dr. James Kerney's specialty?
Dr. Kerney is a Internist near Portland, ME.
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.
Is this Dr. James Kerney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerney is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Biddeford, York 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 James Kerney accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. James Kerney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Kerney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerney's office at (207) 662-0111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Kerney?
Please contact Dr. Kerney's office at (207) 662-0111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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