Dr. Barbara Head, MD
Saint Louis, MO
26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Head, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Head go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med University Of South Carolina
Is Dr. Head board certified as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Head, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Head speak?
Dr. Head and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Head typically treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Head 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. Head. 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:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Undiagnosed birth defects
- Unidentified fetal anomalies
- General fetal developmental issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX1: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, fetus 1
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Head typically perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Head 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. Head. 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Amniocentesis
- Amniocentesis (amniotic fluid test)
- Amniotic Fluid Test
- Amnio
- Prenatal Genetic Testing
CPT Codes:
- 59000: Amniocentesis; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Vaginal Cervical Cerclage
- Cervical Stitch (Vaginal)
- Vaginal Cerclage during Pregnancy
- Cervix Strengthening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 59320: Cerclage of cervix, during pregnancy; vaginal
Does Dr. Head accept my insurance?
Dr. Head accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Head accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Head in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medica Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Head's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Head affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Head has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Head's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Head's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295795854.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Head?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Head