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Dr. Douglas Barr, MD

Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Barr, Internist in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Douglas Barr, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Barr graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed his residency at Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Barr is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barr’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barr’s office at (207) 774-5816.

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

    • Residency: Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maine Medical Center

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

    Is Dr. Barr board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Barr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Barr speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Barr typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Barr 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. Barr. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Barr typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Barr 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. Barr. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment

    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
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Does Dr. Barr accept my insurance?

    Dr. Barr 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. Barr accept in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Barr 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. Barr's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Barr's Primary Practice

    84 Marginal Way Ste 700

    Portland, ME 04101

    (207) 774-5816

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    Dr. Douglas Barr's Practice 2

    100 Foden Rd

    South Portland, ME 04106

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    Dr. Douglas Barr's Practice 3

    730 Center St Ste 9

    Auburn, ME 04210

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

    Dr. Barr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134180359.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barr?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Barr's specialty?

    Dr. Barr is a Internist near Portland, ME.

    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.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Barr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barr is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Biddeford, York Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center, Mainegeneral 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Douglas Barr accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Barr is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Barr offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barr's office at (207) 774-5816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Barr?

    Please contact Dr. Barr's office at (207) 774-5816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Barr have?

    Dr. Douglas Barr is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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