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Dr. Asefeh Heiat, MD
Geriatric Medicine Specialist
,Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist
,Occupational Medicine Specialist
Bridgeport, CT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heiat, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. Asefeh Heiat, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bridgeport, CT. She is board certified. Dr. Heiat graduated from UFR de MÈdecine LariboisiËre-Saint-Louis and completed her residency at Griffin Hospital Program. Dr. Heiat is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heiat’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heiat’s office at (203) 384-3388.
Where did Dr. Heiat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Griffin Hospital Program
Medical School: University Paris Val-De-Marne / U.E.R. of Creteil | UFR de MÈdecine LariboisiËre-Saint-Louis
What languages does Dr. Heiat speak?
Dr. Heiat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Heiat treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heiat 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. Heiat. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle atrophy
- Muscle loss
- Muscle shrinkage
- Weak muscles
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6258: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, other site
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Which procedures does Dr. Heiat perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Asefeh Heiat may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heiat's office.
Does Dr. Heiat accept my insurance?
Dr. Heiat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 384-3388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heiat accept in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. Heiat in Bridgeport, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Heiat's office located?
What is Dr. Heiat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heiat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033119813.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heiat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heiat
What is Dr. Asefeh Heiat's specialty?
Dr. Heiat is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Bridgeport, CT. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Heiat to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Asefeh Heiat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heiat is affiliated with Griffin Hospital 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Asefeh Heiat accepting new patients in Bridgeport, CT?
Yes, Dr. Asefeh Heiat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asefeh Heiat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heiat's office at (203) 384-3388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asefeh Heiat?
Please contact Dr. Heiat's office at (203) 384-3388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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