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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heffernan, Internist in Walla Walla, WA?
Dr. John Heffernan, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Walla Walla, WA. Dr. Heffernan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heffernan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heffernan’s office at (201) 751-5033.
What languages does Dr. Heffernan speak?
Dr. Heffernan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Heffernan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Heffernan 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. Heffernan. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Overweight
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Body Weight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Heffernan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Heffernan 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. Heffernan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Heffernan accept my insurance?
Dr. Heffernan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 751-5033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heffernan accept in Walla Walla, WA?
Dr. Heffernan in Walla Walla, WA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Heffernan's office located?
What is Dr. Heffernan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heffernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750818019.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heffernan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heffernan
What is Dr. John Heffernan's specialty?
Dr. Heffernan is a Internist near Walla Walla, WA.
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. John Heffernan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heffernan is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, The Valley 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Heffernan accepting new patients in Walla Walla, WA?
Yes, Dr. John Heffernan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Heffernan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heffernan's office at (201) 751-5033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Heffernan?
Please contact Dr. Heffernan's office at (201) 751-5033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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