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Dr. Heather Goddard, MD

Pediatrician

New Bedford, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Goddard, Pediatrician in New Bedford, MA?

    Dr. Heather Goddard, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New Bedford, MA. Dr. Goddard is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goddard’s office at (215) 427-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Goddard speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Goddard typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Goddard 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. Goddard. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Goddard typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Goddard may include:

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

    Does Dr. Goddard accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Goddard's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Goddard's office located?

    Dr. Heather Goddard's Primary Practice

    874 Purchase St

    New Bedford, MA 02740

    (215) 427-5000

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

    Dr. Goddard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164953451.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goddard?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Goddard's specialty?

    Dr. Goddard is a Pediatrician near New Bedford, MA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    Yes, Dr. Goddard is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Heather Goddard accepting new patients in New Bedford, MA?

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

    Does Dr. Heather Goddard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Goddard's office at (215) 427-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Goddard?

    Please contact Dr. Goddard's office at (215) 427-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Goddard's office located?

    Dr. Goddard's office is located in New Bedford, MA.