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Dr. Kathryn Wistar, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Damariscotta, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wistar, Family Medicine Specialist in Damariscotta, ME?

    Dr. Kathryn Wistar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Damariscotta, ME with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Wistar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wistar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wistar’s office.

    Is Dr. Wistar board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Kathryn Wistar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wistar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wistar typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wistar 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. Wistar. 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:

    • 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:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wistar typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Wistar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Wistar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Wistar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wistar 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. Wistar accept in Damariscotta, ME?

    Dr. Wistar in Damariscotta, 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

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • USAA

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    Where is Dr. Wistar's office located?

    Dr. Kathryn Wistar's Primary Practice

    79 Schooner St Ste 1

    Damariscotta, ME 04543

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    Sheepscot Valley Hlt

    47 Main St

    Coopers Mills, ME 04341

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

    Dr. Wistar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720175599.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wistar?

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

    What is Dr. Kathryn Wistar's specialty?

    Dr. Wistar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Damariscotta, ME.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Kathryn Wistar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wistar is affiliated with Mainegeneral Medical Center, Pen Bay Medical Center, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Kathryn Wistar accepting new patients in Damariscotta, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Kathryn Wistar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathryn Wistar offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kathryn Wistar?

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

    Where is Dr. Wistar's office located?

    Dr. Wistar's offices are located in Damariscotta, ME and Coopers Mills, ME.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kathryn Wistar have?

    Dr. Kathryn Wistar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.