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Dr. Peter Witham, MD

Southwest Harbor, ME

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Witham, Internist in Southwest Harbor, ME?

    Dr. Peter Witham, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Southwest Harbor, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Witham graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Witham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Witham’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Witham’s office at (207) 244-5630.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Witham board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Witham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Witham speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Witham treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Witham 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. Witham. 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:

    • 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:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Which procedures does Dr. Witham perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Peter Witham may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Witham's office.

    Does Dr. Witham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Witham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 244-5630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Witham accept in Southwest Harbor, ME?

    Dr. Witham in Southwest Harbor, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Employer Direct Healthcare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Witham's office located?

    Dr. Peter Witham's Primary Practice

    16 Community Ln

    Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

    (207) 244-5630

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    Dr. Peter Witham's Practice 2

    322 Main St

    Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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    Dr. Peter Witham's Practice 3

    17 Hancock St

    Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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

    Dr. Witham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417043639.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Witham?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Witham's specialty?

    Dr. Witham is a Internist near Southwest Harbor, ME.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Witham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Witham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Witham is affiliated with St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, ME, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Peter Witham accepting new patients in Southwest Harbor, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Witham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Witham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Witham's office at (207) 244-5630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Witham?

    Please contact Dr. Witham's office at (207) 244-5630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Witham have?

    Dr. Peter Witham is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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