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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heard, Surgeon in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Jason Heard, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Heard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heard’s office at (916) 734-3528.
What languages does Dr. Heard speak?
Dr. Heard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Heard typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Heard 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. Heard. 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:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Burns
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Thermal injury
- Skin burn
ICD-10 Codes:
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Heard typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Heard performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Heard. 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:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Facial skin graft
- Hand skin graft
- Neck skin graft
- Genital skin graft
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Autograft Skin Transplant
- Skin Grafting for Large Areas
CPT Codes:
- 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Small Burn Treatment
- Burns
- Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Debridement
- Minor Burn Dressing
- Small Burn Wound Care
CPT Codes:
- 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Heard accept my insurance?
Dr. Heard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-3528 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heard accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Heard in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Heard's office located?
Dr. Jason Heard's Primary Practice
2221 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 734-3528
What is Dr. Heard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477903086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heard
What is Dr. Jason Heard's specialty?
Dr. Heard is a Surgeon near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Jason Heard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heard is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Adventist Health And Rideout 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
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Is Jason Heard accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jason Heard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Heard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heard's office at (916) 734-3528 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jason Heard?
Please contact Dr. Heard's office at (916) 734-3528 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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