Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heringer, Internist in Demorest, GA?
Dr. Laura Heringer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Demorest, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Heringer graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Heringer is fluent in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heringer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heringer’s office.
Where did Dr. Heringer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Heringer speak?
Dr. Heringer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Heringer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Heringer 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. Heringer. 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 here.
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Heringer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Heringer 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. Heringer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Heringer accept my insurance?
Dr. Heringer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heringer accept in Demorest, GA?
Dr. Heringer in Demorest, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
New Era Life Insurance
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Heringer's office located?
What is Dr. Heringer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heringer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912140278.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heringer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heringer
What is Dr. Laura Heringer's specialty?
Dr. Heringer is a Internist near Demorest, GA.
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.
Is this Dr. Laura Heringer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heringer is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Piedmont Athens Regional, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laura Heringer accepting new patients in Demorest, GA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Heringer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Heringer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heringer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Heringer?
Please contact Dr. Heringer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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