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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heitker, Internist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Thomas Heitker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. He is board certified. Dr. Heitker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heitker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heitker’s office at (314) 289-7659.
What languages does Dr. Heitker speak?
Dr. Heitker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Heitker treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Heitker 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. Heitker. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Age-Related Weakness
- Frailty in old age
- Physical decline with age
- Weakness due to aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R54: Age-related physical debility
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Which procedures does Dr. Heitker perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Heitker 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heitker's office.
Does Dr. Heitker accept my insurance?
Dr. Heitker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 289-7659 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heitker accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Heitker in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Heitker's office located?
Dr. Thomas Heitker's Primary Practice
915 N Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 289-7659
What is Dr. Heitker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heitker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841647955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heitker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heitker
What is Dr. Thomas Heitker's specialty?
Dr. Heitker is a Internist near Saint Louis, MO.
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.
Contact Dr. Heitker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Thomas Heitker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heitker is affiliated with Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Hamilton 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 Thomas Heitker accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Heitker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Heitker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heitker's office at (314) 289-7659 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Heitker?
Please contact Dr. Heitker's office at (314) 289-7659 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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