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Dr. Aimee Heerd, DO

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

McCordsville, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heerd, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in McCordsville, IN?

    Dr. Aimee Heerd, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in McCordsville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Heerd is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heerd’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heerd’s office at (317) 278-5581.

    What languages does Dr. Heerd speak?

    Dr. Heerd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heerd typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heerd 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. Heerd. 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:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    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:

    • End-Stage Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Advanced heart failure
    • Terminal heart failure
    • Severe heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5084: End stage heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    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:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heerd typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Aimee Heerd may include:

    Please contact Dr. Heerd's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Heerd accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heerd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 278-5581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heerd accept in McCordsville, IN?

    Dr. Heerd in McCordsville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Assurant

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Indiana

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    Where is Dr. Heerd's office located?

    Dr. Aimee Heerd's Primary Practice

    5986 Main St

    McCordsville, IN 46055

    (317) 278-5581

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    Dr. Aimee Heerd's Practice 2

    10122 E 10th St Ste 100

    Indianapolis, IN 46229

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    Dr. Aimee Heerd's Practice 3

    1701 N Senate Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    What is Dr. Heerd's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Heerd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881210615.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heerd?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heerd

    What is Dr. Aimee Heerd's specialty?

    Dr. Heerd is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near McCordsville, IN.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?

    A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Aimee Heerd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heerd is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Iu Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Iu Health West Hospital, Iu Health North Hospital, Hancock Regional 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Aimee Heerd accepting new patients in McCordsville, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Aimee Heerd is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aimee Heerd offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heerd's office at (317) 278-5581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Aimee Heerd?

    Please contact Dr. Heerd's office at (317) 278-5581 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Heerd's office located?

    Dr. Heerd's offices are located in McCordsville, IN and Indianapolis, IN.