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Dr. John Kirkham, MD

South Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kirkham, Plastic Surgeon in South Portland, ME?

    Dr. John Kirkham, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in South Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kirkham is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirkham’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirkham’s office at (207) 775-3446.

    Where did Dr. Kirkham go to medical school and complete their residency?

      What languages does Dr. Kirkham speak?

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

      • English
      • Spanish

      What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Kirkham typically treat?

      As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kirkham 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. Kirkham. 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:

      • Breast Enlargement
      • Breast Disease
      • Breast hypertrophy
      • Macromastia
      • Gigantomastia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

      Also known as:

      • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
      • Breast Reconstruction
      • Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
      • Breast implant after mastectomy
      • Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

      Also known as:

      • Dupuytren's Contracture
      • Connective Tissue Disorder
      • Finger Injuries and Disorder
      • Dupuytren contracture
      • Palmar fibromatosis
      • Viking disease
      • Hand contracture

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

      Also known as:

      • Personal History of Breast Cancer
      • Breast Cancer
      • Past breast cancer
      • Previous mammary malignancy
      • History of breast tumor

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

      Also known as:

      • Epidermal Cyst
      • Skin Condition
      • Sebaceous Cyst
      • Keratin Cyst
      • Epidermoid Cyst

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • L720: Epidermal cyst

      Also known as:

      • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
      • Right Hand Numbness
      • Right CTS

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

      What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Kirkham typically perform?

      As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kirkham 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. Kirkham. 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:

      • Breast Reduction Surgery
      • Breast Reconstruction Revision
      • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
      • Reduction Mammoplasty
      • Breast Size Reduction
      • Mammoplasty
      • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
      • Breast Implant Revision
      • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction

      CPT Codes:

      • 19318: Breast reduction
      • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)

      Also known as:

      • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
      • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
      • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
      • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
      • Secondary Breast Augmentation
      • Reconstructive Breast Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy

      Also known as:

      • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
      • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
      • Breast Reinforcement Implant
      • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
      • Tissue Scaffold Implant

      CPT Codes:

      • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Facial Wound Repair
      • Wounds and Injuries
      • Stitches for facial cut
      • Intermediate wound closure
      • Repair of facial laceration

      CPT Codes:

      • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less

      Also known as:

      • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
      • Endoscopy
      • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
      • Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
      • Transverse Carpal Ligament Release

      CPT Codes:

      • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament

      Also known as:

      • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
      • Tendon sheath injection
      • Ligament injection
      • Plantar fascia injection
      • Soft tissue injection for pain

      CPT Codes:

      • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

      Also known as:

      • Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
      • Ganglion cyst removal hand
      • Tendon sheath lesion excision
      • Mucous cyst removal finger

      CPT Codes:

      • 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

      Does Dr. Kirkham accept my insurance?

      Dr. Kirkham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 775-3446 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

      Dr. Kirkham 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)

      • Humana

      • Martin's Point

      • Martin's Point Health Care

      • Medicare

      • Point32Health

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. Kirkham's office located?

      Dr. John Kirkham's Primary Practice

      244 Western Ave

      South Portland, ME 04106

      (207) 775-3446

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      Dr. John Kirkham's Practice 2

      335 Brighton Ave Ste B

      Portland, ME 04102

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      Dr. John Kirkham's Practice 3

      22 Bramhall St

      Portland, ME 04102

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

      Dr. Kirkham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235266677.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirkham?

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

      What is Dr. John Kirkham's specialty?

      Dr. Kirkham is a Plastic Surgeon near South Portland, ME.

      What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

      A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.

      Is Dr. John Kirkham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Kirkham is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center, Mid Coast Hospital, 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

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      Is Dr. John Kirkham accepting new patients in South Portland, ME?

      Yes, Dr. John Kirkham is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. John Kirkham offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Kirkham's office at (207) 775-3446 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Kirkham?

      Please contact Dr. Kirkham's office at (207) 775-3446 to schedule an appointment.

      Where is Dr. Kirkham's office located?

      Dr. Kirkham's offices are located in South Portland, ME and Portland, ME.