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Dr. John Heffernan, MD

Newport, RI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heffernan, Urologist in Newport, RI?

    Dr. John Heffernan, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Newport, RI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Heffernan completed his residency at Naval Med Center. Dr. Heffernan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heffernan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heffernan’s office at (401) 847-2418.

    Where did Dr. Heffernan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Naval Med Center

    Is Dr. Heffernan board certified in Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Heffernan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Heffernan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Heffernan treat?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Heffernan 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. Heffernan. 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:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Blood in Urine
    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified
    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction in Remission
    • Smoking
    • Recovered from Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence Recovery
    • Former Smoker

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17211: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remission

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Does Dr. Heffernan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heffernan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 847-2418 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heffernan accept in Newport, RI?

    Dr. Heffernan in Newport, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • Point32Health

    • State of Rhode Island

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Heffernan's office located?

    Dr. John Heffernan's Primary Practice

    38 Powel Ave

    Newport, RI 02840

    (401) 847-2418

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    Dr. John Heffernan's Practice 2

    70 Kenyon Ave Ste 210

    Wakefield, RI 02879

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    Dr. John Heffernan's Practice 3

    3461 S County Trl Ste 201

    East Greenwich, RI 02818

    (401) 788-8780

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

    Dr. Heffernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649243643.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heffernan?

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

    What is Dr. John Heffernan's specialty?

    Dr. Heffernan is a Urologist near Newport, RI. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Heffernan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Heffernan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heffernan is affiliated with South County Hospital Campus, The Miriam 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 John Heffernan accepting new patients in Newport, RI?

    Yes, Dr. John Heffernan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Heffernan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heffernan's office at (401) 847-2418 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Heffernan?

    Please contact Dr. Heffernan's office at (401) 847-2418 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Heffernan have?

    Dr. John Heffernan is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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