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Dr. Heather Ma, MD

Physiatrist

Rochester, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ma, Physiatrist in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Heather Ma, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ma’s office at (585) 275-3271.

    What languages does Dr. Ma speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Ma typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Ma 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. Ma. 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:

    • Aphasia
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Speech Loss
    • Language Disorder
    • Difficulty Speaking after Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69320: Aphasia following cerebral infarction
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Post-Concussion Syndrome
    • Concussion
    • PCS
    • Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
    • Lingering concussion symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0781: Postconcussional syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Brain Bleed
    • SAH
    • Subarachnoid Hematoma
    • Head Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S066XAD: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain bleed
    • ICH
    • Bleeding in the brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Ma typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Ma 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. Ma. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Ma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 275-3271 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ma accept in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Ma in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independent Health Association

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ma's office located?

    Patient Accounts Box 684

    601 Elmwood Ave

    Rochester, NY 14642

    (585) 275-3271

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    Suite 250

    5901 Lac de Ville Blvd Ste 250

    Rochester, NY 14618

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    Dr. Heather Ma's Practice 3

    738 Library Rd

    Rochester, NY 14627

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ma affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Ma has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Auburn Community Hospital,Auburn, NY
    Strong Memorial Hospital,Rochester, NY
    Ff Thompson Hospital,Canandaigua, NY

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

    Dr. Ma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982946489.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ma?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Ma's specialty?

    Dr. Ma is a Physiatrist near Rochester, NY.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ma is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Heather Ma accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Heather Ma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ma's office at (585) 275-3271 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Ma's office at (585) 275-3271 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ma's office located?

    Dr. Ma's office is located in Rochester, NY.