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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fisher, Surgical Oncologist in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Alexander Fisher, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Fisher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fisher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fisher’s office at (207) 973-8881.
What languages does Dr. Fisher speak?
Dr. Fisher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fisher treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher. 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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Fisher perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
- Head Artery Biopsy
- Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
- 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Femoral Lymph Node Removal
- Groin Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Does Dr. Fisher accept my insurance?
Dr. Fisher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-8881 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fisher accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Fisher in Bangor, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Fisher's office located?
Dr. Alexander Fisher's Primary Practice
417 State St Ste 330
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 973-8881
What is Dr. Fisher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fisher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508284738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fisher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fisher
What is Dr. Alexander Fisher's specialty?
Dr. Fisher is a Surgical Oncologist near Bangor, ME. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Fisher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Fisher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fisher is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Cary 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 Alexander Fisher accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Fisher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Fisher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (207) 973-8881 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Fisher?
Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (207) 973-8881 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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