37 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Heru, Internist in North Smithfield, RI?
Dr. Michael Heru, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Smithfield, RI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Heru graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Heru is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heru’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heru’s office at (401) 597-0088.
Where did Dr. Heru go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: U of West Indies, Mona, Kingston, West Indies | University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Heru speak?
Dr. Heru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Heru typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Heru 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. Heru. 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Heru typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Heru 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
Please contact Dr. Heru's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Heru accept my insurance?
Dr. Heru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 597-0088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heru accept in North Smithfield, RI?
Dr. Heru in North Smithfield, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Heru's office located?
Dr. Michael Heru's Primary Practice
594 Great Rd Ste 103
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-0088
What is Dr. Heru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982651626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heru
What is Dr. Michael Heru's specialty?
Dr. Heru is a Internist near North Smithfield, RI.
What does an Internist do?
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.