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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. 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 Medicare 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Heflin typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Heflin typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Heflin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Renown Health
State of Nevada
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Health Services
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Joseph Heflin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heflin is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Gulf Breeze Hospital 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 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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