Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fitzsimmons, Internist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Fitzsimmons graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Fitzsimmons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fitzsimmons’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fitzsimmons’s office at (207) 892-3233.
Where did Dr. Fitzsimmons go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Medical School: Wright State University School of Medicine | Wright State University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Fitzsimmons board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Fitzsimmons speak?
Dr. Fitzsimmons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fitzsimmons treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fitzsimmons 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. Fitzsimmons. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Depression
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
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:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Fitzsimmons perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Fitzsimmons 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. Fitzsimmons. 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:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Incisional Skin Biopsy
- Wedge Biopsy
- Multiple Punch Biopsies
- Second Skin Biopsy
- Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Fitzsimmons accept my insurance?
Dr. Fitzsimmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 892-3233 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fitzsimmons accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Fitzsimmons 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. Fitzsimmons' office located?
Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons' Primary Practice
335 Brighton Ave Ste B
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 892-3233
What is Dr. Fitzsimmons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fitzsimmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700953015.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitzsimmons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fitzsimmons
What is Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons's specialty?
Dr. Fitzsimmons is a Internist near Portland, 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. Fitzsimmons to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fitzsimmons is affiliated with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Mid Coast Hospital, MaineGeneral Medical Center, Central 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?
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Is Melanie Fitzsimmons accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fitzsimmons's office at (207) 892-3233 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Fitzsimmons?
Please contact Dr. Fitzsimmons's office at (207) 892-3233 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons have?
Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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