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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heching, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Johnstown, PA?
Dr. Norman Heching, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Johnstown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Heching is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heching’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heching’s office.
What languages does Dr. Heching speak?
Dr. Heching and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Heching treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Heching 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. Heching. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Heching perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Norman Heching may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heching's office.
Does Dr. Heching accept my insurance?
Dr. Heching accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heching accept in Johnstown, PA?
Dr. Heching in Johnstown, PA 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)
Express Scripts
Gateway Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan
Health Payment System (HPS)
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Heching's office located?
What is Dr. Heching's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366471260.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heching?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heching
What is Dr. Norman Heching's specialty?
Dr. Heching is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Johnstown, PA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Heching to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Norman Heching affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heching is affiliated with Indiana 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
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Is Norman Heching accepting new patients in Johnstown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Norman Heching is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Norman Heching offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heching's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Norman Heching?
Please contact Dr. Heching's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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