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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heskett, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Ross Heskett, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. He is board certified. Dr. Heskett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heskett’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heskett’s office at (317) 528-5261.
What languages does Dr. Heskett speak?
Dr. Heskett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Heskett treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heskett 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. Heskett. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Heskett perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ross Heskett may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heskett's office.
Does Dr. Heskett accept my insurance?
Dr. Heskett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 528-5261 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heskett accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Heskett in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
Medicare
Planned Administrators
Premier
Scan Health Plan
Southeastern Health
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Where is Dr. Heskett's office located?
Dr. Ross Heskett's Primary Practice
8111 S Emerson Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 528-5261
What is Dr. Heskett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heskett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427491331.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heskett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heskett
What is Dr. Ross Heskett's specialty?
Dr. Heskett is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Indianapolis, IN. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Heskett to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ross Heskett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heskett is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Ross Heskett accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Ross Heskett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ross Heskett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heskett's office at (317) 528-5261 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ross Heskett?
Please contact Dr. Heskett's office at (317) 528-5261 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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