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Dr. Michael Monzel, MD

Skowhegan, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Monzel, Gastroenterologist in Skowhegan, ME?

    Dr. Michael Monzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Skowhegan, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Monzel graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Gastroenterology; Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Monzel is fluent in English, French, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Monzel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Monzel’s office at (207) 474-6945.

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

    • Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Gastroenterology; Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Monzel board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Monzel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Monzel speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Polish

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Monzel treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Monzel 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. Monzel. 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:

    • 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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Monzel perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Monzel 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. Monzel. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Stomach Stricture Widening
    • Duodenal Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP with Bile Duct Dilation
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Dilation
    • Bile Duct Widening via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Balloon Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43277: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with trans-endoscopic balloon dilation of biliary/pancreatic duct(s) or of ampulla (sphincteroplasty), including sphincterotomy, when performed, each duct

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
    • G-tube Change
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Monzel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Monzel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 474-6945 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Monzel accept in Skowhegan, ME?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Monzel's office located?

    Dr. Michael Monzel's Primary Practice

    46 Fairview Ave Ste 221

    Skowhegan, ME 04976

    (207) 474-6945

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    Dr. Michael Monzel's Practice 2

    142 John F Kennedy Dr

    Atlantis, FL 33462

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    Dr. Michael Monzel's Practice 3

    1200 S Main St

    Belle Glade, FL 33430

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

    Dr. Monzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437133659.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Monzel?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Monzel's specialty?

    Dr. Monzel is a Gastroenterologist near Skowhegan, ME. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Monzel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Monzel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Monzel is affiliated with Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center 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 Michael Monzel accepting new patients in Skowhegan, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Monzel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Monzel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Monzel's office at (207) 474-6945 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Monzel?

    Please contact Dr. Monzel's office at (207) 474-6945 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Monzel have?

    Dr. Michael Monzel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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