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Who is Dr. Heslinga, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Matthew Heslinga, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Poughkeepsie, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Heslinga is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heslinga’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heslinga’s office at (718) 812-2739.
Is Dr. Heslinga board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Heslinga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Heslinga speak?
Dr. Heslinga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Heslinga treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heslinga 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. Heslinga. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
Which procedures does Dr. Heslinga perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Matthew Heslinga may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heslinga's office.
Does Dr. Heslinga accept my insurance?
Dr. Heslinga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 812-2739 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heslinga accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Heslinga in Poughkeepsie, NY 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Heslinga's office located?
Dr. Matthew Heslinga's Primary Practice
241 North Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(718) 812-2739
What is Dr. Heslinga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heslinga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346403102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heslinga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heslinga
What is Dr. Matthew Heslinga's specialty?
Dr. Heslinga is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Poughkeepsie, NY. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Heslinga to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Heslinga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heslinga is affiliated with Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Rome Health Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Matthew Heslinga accepting new patients in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Heslinga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Heslinga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heslinga's office at (718) 812-2739 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Heslinga?
Please contact Dr. Heslinga's office at (718) 812-2739 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Heslinga have?
Dr. Matthew Heslinga is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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