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Dr. Colette Charles, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Charles, Family Medicine Specialist in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Colette Charles, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Charles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charles’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charles’s office at (207) 794-6700.

    What languages does Dr. Charles speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Charles typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Charles 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. Charles. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Charles typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Colette Charles may include:

    Please contact Dr. Charles' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Charles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Charles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 794-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Charles accept in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Charles in 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)

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Charles' office located?

    Dr. Colette Charles' Primary Practice

    272 Congress St

    Portland, ME 04101

    (207) 794-6700

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    Dr. Colette Charles' Practice 2

    76 High St Fl 1

    Lewiston, ME 04240

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    Dr. Colette Charles' Practice 3

    100 Campus Dr Unit 107

    Scarborough, ME 04074

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

    Dr. Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154705143.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Charles?

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

    What is Dr. Colette Charles's specialty?

    Dr. Charles is a Family Medicine Specialist near 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 Dr. Colette Charles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Charles is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Colette Charles accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Colette Charles is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Colette Charles offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Charles' office at (207) 794-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Colette Charles?

    Please contact Dr. Charles' office at (207) 794-6700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Charles' office located?

    Dr. Charles' offices are located in Portland, ME, Lewiston, ME, and Scarborough, ME.