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Dr. Heather Hamernick

Dr. Heather Hamernick

Family Medicine Specialist

New Prague, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hamernick, Family Medicine Specialist in New Prague, MN?

    Dr. Heather Hamernick is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Prague, MN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hamernick graduated from University of Minnesota Med School. Dr. Hamernick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamernick’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamernick’s office at (952) 758-2535.

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

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch | University of Minnesota Med School

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

    Yes, Dr. Heather Hamernick is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hamernick speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

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

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

    • 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    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:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Hamernick accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hamernick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (952) 758-2535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hamernick accept in New Prague, MN?

    Dr. Hamernick in New Prague, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aither Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthPartners

    • Humana

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hamernick's office located?

    Dr. Heather Hamernick's Primary Practice

    1400 1st St NE

    New Prague, MN 56071

    (952) 758-2535

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    Dr. Heather Hamernick's Practice 2

    1025 Marsh St

    Mankato, MN 56001

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

    Dr. Hamernick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518124239.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamernick?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Hamernick's specialty?

    Dr. Hamernick is a Family Medicine Specialist near New Prague, MN.

    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. Heather Hamernick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hamernick is affiliated with St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Hcmc Red Building 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. Heather Hamernick accepting new patients in New Prague, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Hamernick is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Hamernick offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hamernick's office at (952) 758-2535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Hamernick?

    Please contact Dr. Hamernick's office at (952) 758-2535 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hamernick's office located?

    Dr. Hamernick's offices are located in New Prague, MN and Mankato, MN.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Heather Hamernick have?

    Dr. Heather Hamernick is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.