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Dr. Heather Florence, MD

Dr. Heather Florence, MD

Liberty, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Florence, Internist in Liberty, MO?

    Dr. Heather Florence, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Liberty, MO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Florence graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at KCUMB-COMEC/UMKC/Truman Medical Center Lakewood Program. Dr. Florence is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Florence’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Florence’s office at (816) 781-7730.

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

    • Residency: KCUMB-COMEC/UMKC/Truman Medical Center Lakewood Program

    • Medical School: University of Pennsylvania

    What languages does Dr. Florence speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Florence treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Florence 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. Florence. 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.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    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:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Underweight Child (BMI below 5th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight
    • Low BMI for child
    • Child underweight
    • Pediatric low weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
    • Z6851: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult

    Which procedures does Dr. Florence perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Heather Florence may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Florence's office.

    Does Dr. Florence accept my insurance?

    Dr. Florence accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 781-7730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Florence accept in Liberty, MO?

    Dr. Florence in Liberty, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Florence's office located?

    Dr. Heather Florence's Primary Practice

    2609 Glenn Hendren Dr

    Liberty, MO 64068

    (816) 781-7730

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    Dr. Heather Florence's Practice 2

    9221 NE Highway 152 # 9223

    Kansas City, MO 64158

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

    Dr. Florence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043500275.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Florence?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Florence's specialty?

    Dr. Florence is a Internist near Liberty, MO.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Florence to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Heather Florence affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Florence is affiliated with Liberty Hospital, North Kansas City 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Heather Florence accepting new patients in Liberty, MO?

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

    Does Dr. Heather Florence offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Florence's office at (816) 781-7730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heather Florence?

    Please contact Dr. Florence's office at (816) 781-7730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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