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Dr. Jacqueline Heim, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

Buffalo, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heim, Family Medicine Specialist in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Jacqueline Heim, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Heim graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Heim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heim’s office at (716) 835-3097.

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

    • Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Heim speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heim 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. Heim. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    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

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jacqueline Heim may include:

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

    Does Dr. Heim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 835-3097 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heim accept in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Heim in Buffalo, NY 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)

    • Humana

    • Independent Health Association

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Visiting Nurse Service of New York

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    Where is Dr. Heim's office located?

    Dr. Jacqueline Heim's Primary Practice

    1616 Kensington Ave

    Buffalo, NY 14215

    (716) 835-3097

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

    Dr. Heim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134410640.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heim?

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

    What is Dr. Jacqueline Heim's specialty?

    Dr. Heim is a Family Medicine Specialist near Buffalo, NY.

    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. Jacqueline Heim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heim is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Olean General 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

    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. Jacqueline Heim accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Jacqueline Heim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jacqueline Heim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heim's office at (716) 835-3097 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jacqueline Heim?

    Please contact Dr. Heim's office at (716) 835-3097 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Heim's office located?

    Dr. Heim's office is located in Buffalo, NY.