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Dr. Sara Happel, DO
Brewer, ME
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Happel, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Brewer, ME?
Dr. Sara Happel, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brewer, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Happel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Happel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Happel’s office at (207) 973-6604.
What languages does Dr. Happel speak?
Dr. Happel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Happel treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Happel 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. Happel. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Cancer Spread
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Metastatic Lung Cancer
- Secondary Lung Tumor
- Lung Metastasis
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C7800: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Type 2 Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
- Secondary Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I21A1: Myocardial infarction type 2
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
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:
- Lipomatosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Multiple Lipomas
- Fatty Tumor Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- E882: Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Happel perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sara Happel may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Happel's office.
Does Dr. Happel accept my insurance?
Dr. Happel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-6604 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Happel accept in Brewer, ME?
Dr. Happel in Brewer, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Happel's office located?
What is Dr. Happel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Happel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194253617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Happel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Happel
What is Dr. Sara Happel's specialty?
Dr. Happel is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Brewer, ME. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Happel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sara Happel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Happel 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Sara Happel accepting new patients in Brewer, ME?
Yes, Dr. Sara Happel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Happel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Happel's office at (207) 973-6604 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Happel?
Please contact Dr. Happel's office at (207) 973-6604 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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