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Dr. Heather Mullens, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

Cary, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mullens, Family Medicine Specialist in Cary, NC?

    Dr. Heather Mullens, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cary, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Mullens graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Southern Regional Area Health Education Center/Duke University Hospital Program. Dr. Mullens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mullens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mullens’s office at (919) 954-4159.

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

    • Residency: Southern Regional Area Health Education Center/Duke University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Mullens board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Mullens, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mullens speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mullens typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mullens 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. Mullens. 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 Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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 Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mullens typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Mullens may include:

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

    Does Dr. Mullens accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mullens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 954-4159 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mullens accept in Cary, NC?

    Dr. Mullens in Cary, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mullens' office located?

    Dr. Heather Mullens' Primary Practice

    540 New Waverly Pl Ste 200

    Cary, NC 27518

    (919) 954-4159

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    Dr. Heather Mullens' Practice 2

    101 SW Cary Pkwy Ste 10

    Cary, NC 27511

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    Dr. Heather Mullens' Practice 3

    1031 W Williams St Ste 106

    Apex, NC 27502

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

    Dr. Mullens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558584193.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mullens?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Mullens's specialty?

    Dr. Mullens is a Family Medicine Specialist near Cary, NC.

    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 Dr. Heather Mullens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mullens is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Wakemed Cary Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a 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. Heather Mullens accepting new patients in Cary, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Mullens is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Mullens offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mullens' office at (919) 954-4159 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Mullens?

    Please contact Dr. Mullens' office at (919) 954-4159 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mullens' office located?

    Dr. Mullens' offices are located in Cary, NC and Apex, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Heather Mullens have?

    Dr. Heather Mullens is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.