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Dr. Kristin Parris, MD

Topsham, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Parris, Internist in Topsham, ME?

    Dr. Kristin Parris, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Topsham, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Parris completed her residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Parris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parris’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parris’s office at (207) 406-7600.

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

    • Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Parris board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Kristin Parris, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Parris speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Parris treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Parris 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. Parris. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone Density Test
    • Bone Health Screening
    • DEXA Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Bone Density and Structure Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Abnormal Bone Density
    • Bone Structure Problem
    • Bone Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney and Ureter Problem
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N289: Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Parris perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Parris 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. Parris. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Parris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Parris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 406-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Parris accept in Topsham, ME?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Parris' office located?

    Dr. Kristin Parris' Primary Practice

    1 Wellness Way Ste A

    Topsham, ME 04086

    (207) 406-7600

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    Dr. Kristin Parris' Practice 2

    22 Bramhall St

    Portland, ME 04102

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    Dr. Kristin Parris' Practice 3

    1 Harnois Ave

    Westbrook, ME 04092

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

    Dr. Parris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386632289.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parris?

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

    What is Dr. Kristin Parris's specialty?

    Dr. Parris is a Internist near Topsham, ME.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Parris to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristin Parris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Parris is affiliated with Mid Coast Hospital, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, MaineGeneral Medical Center, Central Maine Medical Center, Pen Bay Medical Center, Northern Light Mercy 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kristin Parris accepting new patients in Topsham, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Kristin Parris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristin Parris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Parris's office at (207) 406-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristin Parris?

    Please contact Dr. Parris's office at (207) 406-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kristin Parris have?

    Dr. Kristin Parris is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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