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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bretta, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Leigh Bretta, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Bretta is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bretta’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bretta’s office at (207) 973-4670.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bretta?
Dr. Leigh Bretta, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bretta empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Obstetrics, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bangor/ME community, Dr. Bretta is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Bretta board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Leigh Bretta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Bretta speak?
Dr. Bretta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bretta treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Bretta 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. Bretta. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Normal Pregnancy Supervision
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
- Late pregnancy care
- Third trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in late pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
- Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Rectal Prolapse into Vagina
- Cervix Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal prolapse
- Dropped uterus and vagina
- Fallen rectum
- Posterior vaginal wall prolapse
- Rectocele
ICD-10 Codes:
- N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified
- N816: Rectocele
Also known as:
- Cystocele
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Cervix Disorder
- Fallen Bladder
- Bladder Prolapse
- Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
- Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N8110: Cystocele, unspecified
- N813: Complete uterovaginal prolapse
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:
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Mixed Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Combined incontinence
- Stress and urge incontinence
- Dual incontinence
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3941: Urge incontinence
- N3946: Mixed incontinence
Also known as:
- Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-urinary tract surgery care
- Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
- Kidney surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Gestational Hypertension in Labor
- High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy During Delivery
- Hypertension in Childbirth without Proteinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- O134: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating childbirth
What procedures does Dr. Bretta perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Bretta 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. Bretta. 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.
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Endometrial Resection
- Thermoablation of Uterus
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
- 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Uterus Removal Through Vagina
- Vaginal Uterectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58260: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Rectocele Repair
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
- Cystocele Repair
- Urethrocele Repair
- Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
- Laparoscopic Colpopexy
- Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
- Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
- Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
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:
- Bladder Injection for Overactivity
- Bladder Chemodenervation
- Botox for Bladder
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
- Overactive Bladder Injection
CPT Codes:
- 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
Also known as:
- Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
- Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
- Bladder Neck Injection
- Endoscopic Urethral Implant
CPT Codes:
- 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
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
Does Dr. Bretta accept my insurance?
Dr. Bretta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-4670 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bretta accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Bretta in Bangor, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
First Medical Health Plan
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Bretta's office located?
What is Dr. Bretta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bretta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891812699.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bretta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bretta
What is Dr. Leigh Bretta's specialty?
Dr. Bretta is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Bangor, ME. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Bretta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leigh Bretta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bretta is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
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Is Leigh Bretta accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Leigh Bretta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leigh Bretta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bretta's office at (207) 973-4670 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leigh Bretta?
Please contact Dr. Bretta's office at (207) 973-4670 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leigh Bretta have?
Dr. Leigh Bretta is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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