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Dr. Christopher Abruzzese, DO

Anesthesiologist

Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abruzzese, Anesthesiologist in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Christopher Abruzzese, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME. Dr. Abruzzese is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abruzzese’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abruzzese’s office at (207) 662-2526.

    What languages does Dr. Abruzzese speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Abruzzese typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Abruzzese 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. Abruzzese. 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:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Neurological Disorder
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Nervous System Diseases
    • Brain Disorders
    • Spinal Cord Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Abruzzese typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Abruzzese 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. Abruzzese. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Abruzzese accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abruzzese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 662-2526 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Abruzzese 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Martin's Point

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Abruzzese's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Abruzzese's Primary Practice

    22 Bramhall St

    Portland, ME 04102

    (207) 662-2526

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

    Dr. Abruzzese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558789305.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abruzzese?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Abruzzese's specialty?

    Dr. Abruzzese is an Anesthesiologist near Portland, ME.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Christopher Abruzzese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abruzzese is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast 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

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    Is Dr. Christopher Abruzzese accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Abruzzese is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Abruzzese offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abruzzese's office at (207) 662-2526 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Abruzzese?

    Please contact Dr. Abruzzese's office at (207) 662-2526 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Abruzzese's office located?

    Dr. Abruzzese's office is located in Portland, ME.