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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yerdon, Internist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Heather Yerdon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yerdon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yerdon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yerdon’s office at (505) 272-0475.
What languages does Dr. Yerdon speak?
Dr. Yerdon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yerdon treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Yerdon 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. Yerdon. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Yerdon perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Yerdon may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yerdon's office.
Does Dr. Yerdon accept my insurance?
Dr. Yerdon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-0475 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yerdon accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Yerdon in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yerdon's office located?
Dr. Heather Yerdon's Primary Practice
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-0475
What is Dr. Yerdon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yerdon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174265409.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yerdon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yerdon
What is Dr. Heather Yerdon's specialty?
Dr. Yerdon is a Internist near Albuquerque, NM.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Yerdon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Heather Yerdon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yerdon is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional 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 Internist?
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Is Heather Yerdon accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Heather Yerdon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Yerdon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yerdon's office at (505) 272-0475 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Yerdon?
Please contact Dr. Yerdon's office at (505) 272-0475 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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