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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heston, Family Medicine Specialist in Topeka, KS?
Dr. Timothy Heston, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Topeka, KS. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Heston graduated from University Of North Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Heston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heston’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heston’s office at (785) 408-5228.
Where did Dr. Heston go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University Of North Texas Health Science Center
What languages does Dr. Heston speak?
Dr. Heston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heston typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heston 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. Heston. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heston typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heston 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. Heston. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Heston accept my insurance?
Dr. Heston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (785) 408-5228 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heston accept in Topeka, KS?
Dr. Heston in Topeka, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kansas Superior Select
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Kansas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Heston's office located?
What is Dr. Heston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699889014.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heston
What is Dr. Timothy Heston's specialty?
Dr. Heston is a Family Medicine Specialist near Topeka, KS.
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 this Dr. Timothy Heston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heston is affiliated with Stormont Vail Hospital, The University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, The University Of Kansas Hospital 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
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Is Timothy Heston accepting new patients in Topeka, KS?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Heston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Timothy Heston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heston's office at (785) 408-5228 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Timothy Heston?
Please contact Dr. Heston's office at (785) 408-5228 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Vintage Medical Assoc
2655 SW Wanamaker Rd Ste H
Topeka, KS 66614