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Dr. Darcey Leighton, DO

Brunswick, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leighton, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Brunswick, ME?

    Dr. Darcey Leighton, DO is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Brunswick, ME with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Leighton graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Leighton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leighton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leighton’s office at (207) 721-8700.

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

    • Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine | University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Leighton board certified in Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Darcey Leighton, DO is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Leighton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Leighton treat?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Leighton 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. Leighton. 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 Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care for First Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine pregnancy check-ups
    • Standard antenatal care
    • Normal pregnancy supervision
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision
    • First Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Care for First Pregnancy
    • Maternity Care for First-Time Moms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
    • Z3400: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    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:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    • Menometrorrhagia
    • Irregular Heavy Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
    • N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control Implant Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling
    • Contraceptive implant follow-up
    • Nexplanon monitoring
    • Subdermal implant check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
    • Z3046: Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09529: Supervision of elderly multigravida, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine IUD Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Regular IUD Check
    • Intrauterine Device Routine Exam
    • IUD Follow-up Visit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30431: Encounter for routine checking of intrauterine contraceptive device

    What procedures does Dr. Leighton perform?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Leighton 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. Leighton. 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:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy to Remove Foreign Body
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope Foreign Body Removal
    • Surgical Hysteroscopy for Object Removal
    • Removal of Intrauterine Device (IUD)

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58562: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with removal of impacted foreign body

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Vaginal Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
    • Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
    • Vaginal total hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy through vagina
    • Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries via vagina

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58262: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy or Lesion Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling
    • Cervix Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Lesion Excision
    • Cervical Fulguration
    • Cervix Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
    • 57500: Biopsy of cervix, single or multiple, or local excision of lesion, with or without fulguration (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
    • Laparoscopic Colpopexy
    • Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
    • Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
    • Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
    • Genital Skin Biopsy
    • Perineal Biopsy
    • Vulvar Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Scraping
    • Uterine Neck Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 57505: Endocervical curettage (not done as part of a dilation and curettage)

    Also known as:

    • Rectocele Repair
    • Posterior Colporrhaphy
    • Repair of Rectal Prolapse
    • Perineorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
    • Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
    • Cystocele and rectocele repair
    • Vaginal prolapse repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Vulva or Perineal Abscess Drainage
    • Incision and Drainage of Vulvar Abscess
    • Perineal Abscess I&D
    • Genital Abscess Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 56405: Incision and drainage of vulva or perineal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Vault Suspension
    • Vaginal Colpopexy
    • Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
    • Pelvic Floor Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 57283: Colpopexy, vaginal; intra-peritoneal approach (uterosacral, levator myorrhaphy)

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
    • Drug Implant Exchange
    • Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
    • Medication Device Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • PTNS
    • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • Tibial Neuromodulation
    • Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
    • TAP Block
    • Rectus Sheath Block
    • Abdominal Plane Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Leighton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leighton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 721-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leighton accept in Brunswick, ME?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Leighton's office located?

    Dr. Darcey Leighton's Primary Practice

    121 Medical Center Dr Ste 2700

    Brunswick, ME 04011

    (207) 721-8700

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    Dr. Darcey Leighton's Practice 2

    22 Bramhall St

    Portland, ME 04102

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

    Dr. Leighton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629149745.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leighton?

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

    What is Dr. Darcey Leighton's specialty?

    Dr. Leighton is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Brunswick, ME. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Leighton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Darcey Leighton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leighton is affiliated with Mid Coast Hospital, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Pen Bay 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Explore Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) 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 Darcey Leighton accepting new patients in Brunswick, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Darcey Leighton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Darcey Leighton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leighton's office at (207) 721-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Darcey Leighton?

    Please contact Dr. Leighton's office at (207) 721-8700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Darcey Leighton have?

    Dr. Darcey Leighton is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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