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51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kelmenson, Hospitalist in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Victor Kelmenson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kelmenson graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine. Dr. Kelmenson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kelmenson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kelmenson’s office at (207) 973-7000.
Where did Dr. Kelmenson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Kelmenson board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Victor Kelmenson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kelmenson speak?
Dr. Kelmenson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kelmenson treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kelmenson 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. Kelmenson. 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:
- Type 2 Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
- Secondary Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I21A1: Myocardial infarction type 2
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Kelmenson perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Victor Kelmenson may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kelmenson's office.
Does Dr. Kelmenson accept my insurance?
Dr. Kelmenson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kelmenson accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Kelmenson in Bangor, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
First Health Group
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kelmenson's office located?
What is Dr. Kelmenson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kelmenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861401341.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kelmenson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kelmenson
What is Dr. Victor Kelmenson's specialty?
Dr. Kelmenson is a Hospitalist near Bangor, ME. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Kelmenson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Victor Kelmenson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kelmenson is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Victor Kelmenson accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Victor Kelmenson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Victor Kelmenson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kelmenson's office at (207) 973-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Victor Kelmenson?
Please contact Dr. Kelmenson's office at (207) 973-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Victor Kelmenson have?
Dr. Victor Kelmenson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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