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- 1600B Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
About Dr. Parker
Paul A. Parker, MD practices nephrology in Portland, ME. Paul is a 1978 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 181 services to 57 patients. The services billed most often include home dialysis services per month (20 years or older), dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older), and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649278029.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (207) 774-5222
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1600B CONGRESS ST
Portland, ME 04102
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
181 services · 57 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90966 |
140 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Portland 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 7
Providers in ME who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Parker's specialty?
Dr. Parker is a kidney specialist in Portland, ME. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Parker?
Dr. Parker is listed at 1600B Congress St, Portland, ME 04102. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Parker?
The number on file is (207) 774-5222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Parker?
Dr. Parker's National Provider Identifier is 1649278029. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Parker's medical education?
Dr. Parker attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Parker have?
Dr. Parker has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Parker known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Parker provides treatments such as home dialysis services per month and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Parker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Parker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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