Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walters, Pediatric Rheumatologist in New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. Heather Walters, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in New Hyde Park, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Walters graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency at New York Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Walters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walters’s office at (516) 472-3700.
Where did Dr. Walters go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery
Residency: New York Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Walters speak?
Dr. Walters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Walters treat?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Walters 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. Walters. 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:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Pauciarticular Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Oligoarticular JIA
- Few-joint juvenile arthritis
- Childhood oligoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M083: Juvenile rheumatoid polyarthritis (seronegative)
- M0840: Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
- M0820: Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified site
- M0809: Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected bone
- Chronic bone infection
- Bone infection in multiple places
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8630: Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Raynaud Phenomenon
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon
- Raynaud's Disease', 'Raynaud's Syndrome
- Cold Fingers and Toes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7300: Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Childhood psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis arthritis in kids
- Pediatric psoriatic joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4054: Psoriatic juvenile arthropathy
Also known as:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Purpura
- Allergy
- Bleeding Disorder
- IgA Vasculitis
- Henoch-Schönlein purpura
- IgA vasculitis
- Vascular purpura
ICD-10 Codes:
- D690: Allergic purpura
Also known as:
- Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
Which procedures does Dr. Walters perform as a Pediatric Rheumatologist?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Walters may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Walters' office.
Does Dr. Walters accept my insurance?
Dr. Walters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 472-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walters accept in New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. Walters in New Hyde Park, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Molina
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Where is Dr. Walters' office located?
Dr. Heather Walters' Primary Practice
26901 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 472-3700
Dr. Heather Walters' Practice 2
410 Lakeville Rd Ste 300
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
(516) 472-3707
What is Dr. Walters's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992966949.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walters
What is Dr. Heather Walters's specialty?
Dr. Walters is a Pediatric Rheumatologist near New Hyde Park, NY. A pediatrician specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, and collagen diseases. Contact Dr. Walters to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Heather Walters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walters is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center 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 Heather Walters accepting new patients in New Hyde Park, NY?
Yes, Dr. Heather Walters is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Walters offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walters's office at (516) 472-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Walters?
Please contact Dr. Walters's office at (516) 472-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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