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Dr. Bridget Highet
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Hospitalist
Jacksonville, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Highet, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Bridget Highet is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Highet is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Highet’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Highet’s office at (386) 238-2285.
What languages does Dr. Highet speak?
Dr. Highet and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Highet treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Highet 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. Highet. 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:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Highet perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bridget Highet may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Highet's office.
Does Dr. Highet accept my insurance?
Dr. Highet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (386) 238-2285 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Highet accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Highet in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Freedom Health
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Highet's office located?
Dr. Bridget Highet's Primary Practice
4500 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(386) 238-2285
What is Dr. Highet's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Highet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265676373.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Highet?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Highet
What is Dr. Bridget Highet's specialty?
Dr. Highet is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Jacksonville, FL. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Highet to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bridget Highet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Highet is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center-Daytona Beach, Halifax Health/uf Health Medical Center Of Deltona 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Bridget Highet accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Bridget Highet is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bridget Highet offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Highet's office at (386) 238-2285 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bridget Highet?
Please contact Dr. Highet's office at (386) 238-2285 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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