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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Branch, Physiatrist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Benjamin Branch, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Branch is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Branch’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Branch’s office at (207) 396-7337.
What languages does Dr. Branch speak?
Dr. Branch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Branch treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Branch 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. Branch. 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:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Hemiplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting one side
- One-sided spastic paralysis
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Quadriplegia
- Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Spastic Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
- Right-sided spastic paralysis
- Right-sided stiff paralysis
- Spastic weakness on right dominant side
- Stiff paralysis on one side
- Spastic one-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis with spasticity
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
- G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
- G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
What procedures does Dr. Branch perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Branch 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. Branch. 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:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Branch accept my insurance?
Dr. Branch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 396-7337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Branch accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Branch in Portland, 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Branch's office located?
What is Dr. Branch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Branch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427200534.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Branch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Branch
What is Dr. Benjamin Branch's specialty?
Dr. Branch is a Physiatrist near Portland, ME. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Branch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Branch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Branch is affiliated with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, 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
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Is Benjamin Branch accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Branch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Branch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Branch's office at (207) 396-7337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Branch?
Please contact Dr. Branch's office at (207) 396-7337 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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