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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heflin, Internist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Joseph Heflin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Heflin completed his residency at Providence Hospital. Dr. Heflin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heflin’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heflin’s office at (850) 229-5661.
Where did Dr. Heflin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Providence Hospital
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat
Is Dr. Heflin board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Heflin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Heflin speak?
Dr. Heflin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Heflin treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Heflin 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. Heflin. 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:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Renovascular Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure from Kidney Artery Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I150: Renovascular hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Cystostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Bladder Stoma Care
- Urinary Diversion Care
- Suprapubic Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Heart Disease
- Heart Condition
- Cardiac Disease
- Heart Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I519: Heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
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:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Which procedures does Dr. Heflin perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Heflin 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. Heflin's office.
Does Dr. Heflin accept my insurance?
Dr. Heflin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 229-5661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heflin accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Heflin in Reno, NV 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)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Provider Networks
Prominence Health Plan
Renown Health / Hometown Health
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Heflin's office located?
What is Dr. Heflin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heflin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447201447.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heflin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heflin
What is Dr. Joseph Heflin's specialty?
Dr. Heflin is a Internist near Reno, NV.
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. Heflin to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joseph Heflin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heflin is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Joseph Heflin accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Heflin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Heflin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heflin's office at (850) 229-5661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Heflin?
Please contact Dr. Heflin's office at (850) 229-5661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Heflin have?
Dr. Joseph Heflin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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