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Dr. Tess Carley, MD

South Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Tess Carley, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in South Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Carley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carley’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carley’s office at (207) 523-8590.

    What languages does Dr. Carley speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carley 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. Carley. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carley 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. Carley. 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 here.

    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:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Carley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 523-8590 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Carley 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

    • Point32Health

    • State of Maine

    • The Health Plan of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Carley's office located?

    Dr. Tess Carley's Primary Practice

    100 Foden Rd Ste 100

    South Portland, ME 04106

    (207) 523-8590

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    Dr. Tess Carley's Practice 2

    259 Main St

    Yarmouth, ME 04096

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    Dr. Tess Carley's Practice 3

    100 Foden Rd Ste 203

    Portland, ME 04106

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

    Dr. Carley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104385962.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carley?

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

    What is Dr. Tess Carley's specialty?

    Dr. Carley 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. Tess Carley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carley is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Pen Bay Medical Center, Speare Memorial Hospital, Mainegeneral Medical Center, Northern Light Mercy Hospital 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 Tess Carley accepting new patients in South Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Tess Carley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tess Carley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carley's office at (207) 523-8590 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tess Carley?

    Please contact Dr. Carley's office at (207) 523-8590 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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