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Dr. Alexa Gips, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gips, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Alexa Gips, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gips’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gips’s office at (207) 662-2381.

    What languages does Dr. Gips speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gips typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gips 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. Gips. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gips typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexa Gips may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gips accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 662-2381 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Gips 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)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gips' office located?

    Dr. Alexa Gips' Primary Practice

    22 Bramhall St

    Portland, ME 04102

    (207) 662-2381

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    Dr. Alexa Gips' Practice 2

    420 Franklin St

    Rumford, ME 04276

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    Dr. Alexa Gips' Practice 3

    144 US Route 1 Ste 2

    Scarborough, ME 04074

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

    Dr. Gips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780071910.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gips?

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

    What is Dr. Alexa Gips's specialty?

    Dr. Gips is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Portland, ME.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Alexa Gips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gips is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Northern Light Eastern 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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. Alexa Gips accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Alexa Gips is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexa Gips offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gips' office at (207) 662-2381 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alexa Gips?

    Please contact Dr. Gips' office at (207) 662-2381 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gips' office located?

    Dr. Gips' offices are located in Portland, ME, Rumford, ME, and Scarborough, ME.