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Dr. Christine Gates, MD

Yarmouth, ME

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gates, Family Medicine Specialist in Yarmouth, ME?

    Dr. Christine Gates, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Yarmouth, ME with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Gates graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed her residency at Maine Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Gates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gates’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gates’s office at (207) 846-9013.

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

    • Residency: Maine Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Maine Med Center | Maine Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts Med School

    Is Dr. Gates board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Gates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gates speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gates typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gates 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. Gates. 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 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gates typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gates 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. Gates. 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:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    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

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    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

    Does Dr. Gates accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 846-9013 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gates accept in Yarmouth, ME?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Martin's Point

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Maine

    • The Health Plan of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gates' office located?

    Dr. Christine Gates' Primary Practice

    259 Main St

    Yarmouth, ME 04096

    (207) 846-9013

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    Dr. Christine Gates' Practice 2

    100 Foden Rd Ste 203

    South Portland, ME 04106

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    What hospitals are Dr. Gates affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Gates has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Gates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639138894.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gates?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Gates's specialty?

    Dr. Gates is a Family Medicine Specialist near Yarmouth, ME.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Christine Gates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gates is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital, Pen Bay 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Christine Gates accepting new patients in Yarmouth, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Gates is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Gates offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gates' office at (207) 846-9013 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christine Gates?

    Please contact Dr. Gates' office at (207) 846-9013 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gates' office located?

    Dr. Gates' offices are located in Yarmouth, ME and South Portland, ME.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Gates have?

    Dr. Christine Gates is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.