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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schmidt, Internist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Heidi Schmidt is an Internist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Schmidt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schmidt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schmidt’s office at (650) 853-2977.
What languages does Dr. Schmidt speak?
Dr. Schmidt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Schmidt typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Schmidt 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. Schmidt. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Schmidt typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Schmidt 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. Schmidt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schmidt accept my insurance?
Dr. Schmidt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 853-2977 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schmidt accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Schmidt in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Schmidt's office located?
Dr. Heidi Schmidt's Primary Practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 853-2977
What is Dr. Schmidt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851667513.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schmidt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schmidt
What is Dr. Heidi Schmidt's specialty?
Dr. Schmidt is a Internist near Palo Alto, CA.
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. Heidi Schmidt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schmidt is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Novato Community Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Heidi Schmidt accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Heidi Schmidt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heidi Schmidt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schmidt's office at (650) 853-2977 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heidi Schmidt?
Please contact Dr. Schmidt's office at (650) 853-2977 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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