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Dr. Heather Michalak, MD

Columbia, TN

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Michalak, Pediatrician in Columbia, TN?

    Dr. Heather Michalak, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Columbia, TN. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Michalak graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at GOLISANO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. Dr. Michalak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michalak’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michalak’s office at (931) 388-8965.

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

    • Residency: GOLISANO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Michalak board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Michalak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Michalak speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Michalak treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Michalak 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. Michalak. 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:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Childhood Stuttering
    • Speech and Language Delay from Hearing Loss
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Developmental Stuttering
    • Childhood Fluency Disorder
    • Speech Disfluency in Children
    • Hearing Impairment Language Delay
    • Deafness-Related Speech Delay
    • Auditory Processing Language Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F8081: Childhood onset fluency disorder
    • F804: Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems
    • Oral dysphagia
    • Trouble chewing and swallowing
    • Difficulty moving food in mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
    • R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase

    Also known as:

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Autism
    • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
    • ASD
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F849: Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified
    • F840: Autistic disorder

    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:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Neck Muscle Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Sternocleidomastoid Deformity
    • Wry Neck in Babies
    • Congenital Neck Muscle Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q680: Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscle

    What procedures does Dr. Michalak perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Michalak 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. Michalak. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Michalak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Michalak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (931) 388-8965 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Michalak accept in Columbia, TN?

    Dr. Michalak in Columbia, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Michalak's office located?

    Dr. Heather Michalak's Primary Practice

    1600 Nashville Hwy

    Columbia, TN 38401

    (931) 388-8965

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

    Dr. Michalak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790748994.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michalak?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Michalak's specialty?

    Dr. Michalak is a Pediatrician near Columbia, TN. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Michalak to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Heather Michalak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Michalak is affiliated with Maury 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Heather Michalak accepting new patients in Columbia, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Michalak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Michalak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Michalak's office at (931) 388-8965 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heather Michalak?

    Please contact Dr. Michalak's office at (931) 388-8965 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Heather Michalak have?

    Dr. Heather Michalak is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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