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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dodds, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Augusta, ME?
Dr. Heather Dodds, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Dodds is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dodds’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dodds’s office at (786) 243-8000.
Where did Dr. Dodds go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Ct Sch Of Medicine
Is Dr. Dodds board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Heather Dodds, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dodds speak?
Dr. Dodds and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dodds treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dodds 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. Dodds. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Dodds perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Heather Dodds may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dodds' office.
Does Dr. Dodds accept my insurance?
Dr. Dodds accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 243-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dodds accept in Augusta, ME?
Dr. Dodds in Augusta, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dodds' office located?
Dr. Heather Dodds' Primary Practice
35 Medical Center Pkwy
Augusta, ME 04330
(786) 243-8000
What is Dr. Dodds's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dodds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346431376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dodds?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dodds
What is Dr. Heather Dodds's specialty?
Dr. Dodds is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Augusta, ME. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Dodds to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Heather Dodds affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dodds is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, Homestead Hospital, Mainegeneral Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Heather Dodds accepting new patients in Augusta, ME?
Yes, Dr. Heather Dodds is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Dodds offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dodds's office at (786) 243-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Dodds?
Please contact Dr. Dodds's office at (786) 243-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Heather Dodds have?
Dr. Heather Dodds is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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