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Dr. Thomas Heischmidt, MD

Dr. Thomas Heischmidt, MD

Effingham, IL

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heischmidt, Internist in Effingham, IL?

    Dr. Thomas Heischmidt, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Effingham, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Heischmidt graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Heischmidt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heischmidt’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heischmidt’s office at (217) 342-7000.

    Where did Dr. Heischmidt go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Heischmidt board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Heischmidt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Heischmidt speak?

    Dr. Heischmidt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Heischmidt treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Heischmidt 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. Heischmidt. 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 with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Which procedures does Dr. Heischmidt perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Heischmidt may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heischmidt's office.

    Does Dr. Heischmidt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heischmidt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 342-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heischmidt accept in Effingham, IL?

    Dr. Heischmidt in Effingham, IL 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)

    • Fidelity Insurance Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Premier

    • State of Illinois

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

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    Where is Dr. Heischmidt's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Heischmidt's Primary Practice

    503 N Maple St

    Effingham, IL 62401

    (217) 342-7000

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    Dr. Thomas Heischmidt's Practice 2

    900 W Temple Ave

    Effingham, IL 62401

    (217) 347-3565

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    What is Dr. Heischmidt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Heischmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396720983.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heischmidt?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heischmidt

    What is Dr. Thomas Heischmidt's specialty?

    Dr. Heischmidt is a Internist near Effingham, IL.

    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. Heischmidt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Heischmidt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heischmidt is affiliated with Hshs St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital 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?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Thomas Heischmidt accepting new patients in Effingham, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Heischmidt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Heischmidt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heischmidt's office at (217) 342-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Heischmidt?

    Please contact Dr. Heischmidt's office at (217) 342-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Heischmidt have?

    Dr. Thomas Heischmidt is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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