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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Silco, Family Medicine Specialist in South Portland, ME?
Dr. Michaela Silco, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in South Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Silco graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Maine Medical Center Program. Dr. Silco is fluent in English, Afar, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silco’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silco’s office at (207) 874-1489.
Where did Dr. Silco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maine Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Silco speak?
Dr. Silco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afar
Afrikaans
Albanian
Amharic
Arabic
English
Urdu
Vietnamese
Welsh
Yiddish
Yoruba
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Silco typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Silco 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. Silco. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with 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:
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Silco typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Silco 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. Silco. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
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:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
- 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Silco accept my insurance?
Dr. Silco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 874-1489 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silco accept in South Portland, ME?
Dr. Silco in South Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Martin's Point
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Silco's office located?
Dr. Michaela Silco's Primary Practice
100 Foden Rd
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 874-1489
What is Dr. Silco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114212149.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silco
What is Dr. Michaela Silco's specialty?
Dr. Silco is a Family Medicine Specialist near South Portland, 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 this Dr. Michaela Silco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Silco is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, York Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center, Mid Coast Hospital, Southwestern Vermont 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 Michaela Silco accepting new patients in South Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Michaela Silco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michaela Silco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Silco's office at (207) 874-1489 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michaela Silco?
Please contact Dr. Silco's office at (207) 874-1489 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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