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Dr. Asha Heard, MD
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heard, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Asha Heard, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Heard graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Heard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heard’s office at (504) 412-1520.
Where did Dr. Heard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Heard speak?
Dr. Heard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Heard treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heard 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. Heard. 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:
- Other Prenatal Screenings
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- Prenatal Care
- Additional pregnancy tests
- Special antenatal screenings
- Specific prenatal checks
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Pregnancy Care for Past Obstetric Problems
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
- Monitoring Pregnancy After Reproductive Issues
- Specialized Pregnancy Care for Previous Complications
- High-Risk Obstetric History Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
- O09293: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, third trimester
- O09292: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, second trimester
- O09521: Supervision of elderly multigravida, first trimester
Also known as:
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
- O99210: Obesity complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Supervision for Other High-Risk Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
- Monitoring for various high-risk pregnancies
- Managing other complex pregnancies
- Special care for high-risk pregnancy
- Unspecified high-risk pregnancy management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
- O09892: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, second trimester
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Pre-existing High Blood Pressure during Pregnancy
- Maternal Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10912: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, second trimester
- O10913: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Normal Pregnancy Supervision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Fetal Genitourinary Anomalies
- Fetal Urinary Tract Defects
- Fetal Reproductive Organ Malformations
- Congenital Kidney Problems in Fetus
ICD-10 Codes:
- O35EXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal genitourinary anomalies, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Cervical Incompetence in Mid-Pregnancy
- Cervix Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Incompetent Cervix (Mid-Pregnancy)
- Weak Cervix (Second Trimester)
- Cervical Insufficiency (Mid-Pregnancy)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O3432: Maternal care for cervical incompetence, second trimester
Also known as:
- History of Other Medical Treatment
- Past Medical Procedures
- Previous Medical Care
- History of Past Treatments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9289: Personal history of other medical treatment
Also known as:
- Twin Pregnancy
- Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
- Pregnancy with twins
- Having twins
- Twin gestation
- Expecting twins
ICD-10 Codes:
- O30042: Twin pregnancy, dichorionic/diamniotic, second trimester
Also known as:
- Baby Growing Too Slowly
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal growth restriction
- Small for gestational age
- Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365990: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, unspecified trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Heard perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Asha Heard may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heard's office.
Does Dr. Heard accept my insurance?
Dr. Heard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 412-1520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heard accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Heard in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Oklahoma
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Where is Dr. Heard's office located?
What is Dr. Heard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205094745.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heard
What is Dr. Asha Heard's specialty?
Dr. Heard is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Heard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Asha Heard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heard is affiliated with Touro Infirmary Lcmc Health 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
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Is Asha Heard accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Asha Heard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asha Heard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heard's office at (504) 412-1520 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asha Heard?
Please contact Dr. Heard's office at (504) 412-1520 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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