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Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, MD

Physiatrist

Redwood City, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heilman, Physiatrist in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Heilman completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Transitional Year. Dr. Heilman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heilman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heilman’s office at (650) 299-2000.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Transitional Year | Alameda Co Med Center

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca

    What languages does Dr. Heilman speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Heilman typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Heilman 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. Heilman. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Moderate Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus
    • Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
    • Moderate Underweight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
    • E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Heilman typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Heilman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Heilman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heilman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 299-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heilman accept in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Heilman in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Heilman's office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Heilman's Primary Practice

    1150 Veterans Blvd

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (650) 299-2000

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    Dr. Elizabeth Heilman's Practice 2

    450 6th Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94118

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    Dr. Elizabeth Heilman's Practice 3

    2238 Geary Blvd

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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

    Dr. Heilman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992879217.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heilman?

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

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Heilman's specialty?

    Dr. Heilman is a Physiatrist near Redwood City, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Elizabeth Heilman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heilman is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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. Elizabeth Heilman accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Heilman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Heilman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heilman's office at (650) 299-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth Heilman?

    Please contact Dr. Heilman's office at (650) 299-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Heilman's office located?

    Dr. Heilman's offices are located in Redwood City, CA and San Francisco, CA.