25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fuchs Ertman, Internist in Portland, ME?
Where did Dr. Fuchs Ertman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maine Med Center
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | PA STATE UNIV COLL OF MEDICINE | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Fuchs Ertman board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Debra Fuchs Ertman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fuchs Ertman speak?
Dr. Fuchs Ertman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fuchs Ertman typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fuchs Ertman 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. Fuchs Ertman. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Bone structure problem
- Low bone density
- Bone mineral density disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8588: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fuchs Ertman typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Fuchs Ertman 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. Fuchs Ertman. 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:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Fuchs Ertman accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuchs Ertman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 774-5816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuchs Ertman accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Fuchs Ertman in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fuchs Ertman's office located?
Dr. Debra Fuchs Ertman's Primary Practice
84 Marginal Way Ste 700
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-5816
What hospitals are Dr. Fuchs Ertman affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fuchs Ertman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fuchs Ertman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuchs Ertman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730158403.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuchs Ertman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuchs Ertman
What is Dr. Debra Fuchs Ertman's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.