Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gowans, Pediatrician in Lewiston, ME?
Where did Dr. Gowans go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Utah Medical Center | Primary Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Critical Care, UT, USA
Residency: University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals | University Medical Center of Southern Nevada | University Medical Center/Sunrise Children's Hosp, Pediatrics, NV, USA
Medical School: St George',s University
Is Dr. Gowans board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Gowans, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology since 2008
What languages does Dr. Gowans speak?
Dr. Gowans and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Indonesian
- Italian
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gowans typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gowans 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. Gowans. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gowans typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Gowans may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Gowans' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gowans accept my insurance?
Dr. Gowans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 784-5782 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gowans accept in Lewiston, ME?
Dr. Gowans in Lewiston, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA)
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gowans' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Gowans affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gowans has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gowans's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gowans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902851926.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gowans?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gowans