22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ward, Family Medicine Specialist in Belfast, ME?
Dr. Heather Ward, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Belfast, ME. She has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Ward graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ward is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ward’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ward’s office at (207) 338-1120.
Where did Dr. Ward go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ward speak?
Dr. Ward and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ward typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ward 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. Ward. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ward typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ward 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. Ward. 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:
- 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
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:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Ward accept my insurance?
Dr. Ward accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 338-1120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ward accept in Belfast, ME?
Dr. Ward in Belfast, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ward's office located?
What is Dr. Ward's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770575714.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ward?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ward
What is Dr. Heather Ward's specialty?
Dr. Ward is a Family Medicine Specialist near Belfast, 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 this Dr. Heather Ward affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ward is affiliated with Pen Bay Medical Center, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mt. Ascutney Hospital And Health 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
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Is Heather Ward accepting new patients in Belfast, ME?
Yes, Dr. Heather Ward is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Ward offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (207) 338-1120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Ward?
Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (207) 338-1120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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