Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sommer, Internist in Brunswick, ME?
Where did Dr. Sommer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maine Medical Center Program
Medical School: International Medical School | Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Sommer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Sommer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Sommer speak?
Dr. Sommer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Dutch; Flemish
- English
- French
- Portuguese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sommer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sommer 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. Sommer. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sommer typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Sommer 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. Sommer. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Sommer accept my insurance?
Dr. Sommer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 798-4050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sommer accept in Brunswick, ME?
Dr. Sommer in Brunswick, 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
Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sommer's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sommer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sommer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sommer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sommer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275732364.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sommer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sommer
What is Dr. John Sommer's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.