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 by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. 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 in 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 a 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- 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
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Improving recurrent depression
- Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from recurrent depression
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Fitzsimmons perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melanie Fitzsimmons may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fitzsimmons' office.
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
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
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 which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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