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Dr. Paul Heimbecker, MD

Sanford, NC

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heimbecker, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Sanford, NC?

    Dr. Paul Heimbecker, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Sanford, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Heimbecker graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed his residency at St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Heimbecker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heimbecker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heimbecker’s office at (919) 776-7640.

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

    • Residency: St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    Is Dr. Heimbecker board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Heimbecker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Heimbecker speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Heimbecker treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Heimbecker 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. Heimbecker. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Secondary Amenorrhea
    • Other Irregular Menstruation
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    • Absent Periods (Secondary)
    • Stopped Periods
    • No Periods After Starting
    • Unusual Periods
    • Menstrual Cycle Problems
    • Other Menstrual Irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
    • N911: Secondary amenorrhea
    • N925: Other specified irregular menstruation

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening for Uncertain Due Date
    • Antenatal Dating Scan
    • Pregnancy Dating Ultrasound
    • Due Date Confirmation Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3687: Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Hormone Replacement Therapy
    • HRT
    • Hormone therapy
    • Menopausal hormone treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy

    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:

    • Postmenopausal Vaginitis
    • Menopause
    • Vaginitis
    • Atrophic Vaginitis
    • Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
    • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Severe Period Pain
    • Period Pain
    • Dysmenorrhea
    • Painful periods
    • Menstrual cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N945: Secondary dysmenorrhea

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Implant Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Contraceptive implant follow-up
    • Nexplanon monitoring
    • Subdermal implant check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3046: Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    What procedures does Dr. Heimbecker perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Heimbecker performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Heimbecker. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
    • Cystocele Repair
    • Urethrocele Repair
    • Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Does Dr. Heimbecker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heimbecker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 776-7640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heimbecker accept in Sanford, NC?

    Dr. Heimbecker in Sanford, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Heimbecker's office located?

    Dr. Paul Heimbecker's Primary Practice

    127 N Steele St

    Sanford, NC 27330

    (919) 776-7640

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    Dr. Paul Heimbecker's Practice 2

    75 Old Graham Rd

    Pittsboro, NC 27312

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    Dr. Paul Heimbecker's Practice 3

    1140 Carthage St

    Sanford, NC 27330

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

    Dr. Heimbecker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396719266.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heimbecker?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Heimbecker's specialty?

    Dr. Heimbecker is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Sanford, NC. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Heimbecker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Heimbecker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heimbecker is affiliated with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 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 Paul Heimbecker accepting new patients in Sanford, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Heimbecker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Heimbecker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heimbecker's office at (919) 776-7640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Heimbecker?

    Please contact Dr. Heimbecker's office at (919) 776-7640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Heimbecker have?

    Dr. Paul Heimbecker is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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