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Dr. Diane Hankes, DO

Portland, ME

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Diane Hankes, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Hankes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hankes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hankes’s office at (207) 662-2526.

    Where did Dr. Hankes go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Hankes board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

      Yes, Dr. Diane Hankes, DO is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

      What languages does Dr. Hankes speak?

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

      • English

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

      As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hankes 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. Hankes. 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:

      • 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:

      • Tooth Decay
      • Cavities
      • Dental Caries
      • Tooth Rot

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

      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:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

      Also known as:

      • Enlarged Adenoids
      • Adenoids
      • Adenoid hypertrophy
      • Swollen adenoids
      • Big adenoids

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N471: Phimosis

      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:

      • Groin Hernia (One Side)
      • Hernia
      • Inguinal Hernia
      • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
      • Single Groin Hernia
      • Hernia in One Groin

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

      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. Hankes typically perform?

      As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hankes 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. Hankes. 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
      • Peripheral Nerve Block
      • Femoral nerve injection
      • Thigh nerve block
      • Pain relief injection for thigh
      • Nerve block with imaging guidance
      • Nerve injection
      • Pain relief injection
      • Steroid injection for nerve pain

      CPT Codes:

      • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
      • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

      Also known as:

      • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
      • Shoulder Nerve Injection
      • Arm Pain Injection
      • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

      CPT Codes:

      • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

      Does Dr. Hankes accept my insurance?

      Dr. Hankes 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. Hankes accept in Portland, ME?

      Dr. Hankes in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • BMC Health System

      • Cigna Group

      • Community Health Options

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Federal government of the United States

      • Martin's Point Health Care

      • Medicare

      • State of Maine

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. Hankes' office located?

      Dr. Diane Hankes' Primary Practice

      22 Bramhall St

      Portland, ME 04102

      (207) 662-2526

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      Dr. Diane Hankes' Practice 2

      324 Gannett Dr Ste 200

      Portland, ME 04106

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      Dr. Diane Hankes' Practice 3

      35 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 201

      Augusta, ME 04330

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

      Dr. Hankes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184819922.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hankes?

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

      What is Dr. Diane Hankes's specialty?

      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. Diane Hankes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Hankes is affiliated with Mainegeneral Medical Center, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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. Diane Hankes accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

      Yes, Dr. Diane Hankes is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Diane Hankes offer online booking?

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

      How can I make an appointment with Dr. Diane Hankes?

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

      Where is Dr. Hankes' office located?

      Dr. Hankes' offices are located in Portland, ME and Augusta, ME.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Diane Hankes have?

      Dr. Diane Hankes is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.