Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heifetz, Internist in Vista, CA?
Where did Dr. Heifetz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nc Hosps, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of North Carolina | Wake Forest University School of Medicine | Duke University, Durham, NC | University of North Carolina | Primary Care Physician
Is Dr. Heifetz board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Susan Heifetz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Heifetz speak?
Dr. Heifetz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Heifetz typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Heifetz 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. Heifetz. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Heifetz typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Susan Heifetz 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. Heifetz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Heifetz accept my insurance?
Dr. Heifetz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 726-2180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heifetz accept in Vista, CA?
Dr. Heifetz in Vista, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Heifetz's office located?
200 North County Internal Medicine
2067 W Vista Way Ste 200
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-2180
What hospitals are Dr. Heifetz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Heifetz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Heifetz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heifetz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831289297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heifetz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heifetz
What is Dr. Susan Heifetz's specialty?
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.