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Dr. John Hereford, MD

Dr. John Hereford, MD

Johnson City, TN

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Hereford, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Johnson City, TN?

    Dr. John Hereford, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Johnson City, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years. Dr. Hereford graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Hereford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hereford’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hereford’s office at (423) 392-6370.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology | U Tex | University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky | University of Louisville School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hereford speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hereford treat?

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

    • Irregular Periods
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
    • Menometrorrhagia
    • Irregular Heavy Bleeding
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
    • N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
    • N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

    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:

    • Hazardous Exposure
    • Poisoning
    • Toxic Contact
    • Dangerous Substance Exposure
    • Health Hazards Contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z779: Other contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Vaginal Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Health Screening
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection
    • Pap Smear
    • Pelvic Exam
    • Vaginal Health Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
    • Z1272: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Test (Result Unknown)
    • Pregnancy Test
    • Inconclusive Pregnancy Test
    • Unclear Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pending Pregnancy Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3200: Encounter for pregnancy test, result unknown

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Cystocele
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Fallen Bladder
    • Bladder Prolapse
    • Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8110: Cystocele, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • ASC-US Pap smear
    • Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
    • Mildly abnormal Pap test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)

    Also known as:

    • Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Yeast Infection
    • Vaginitis
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Yeast Infection
    • Vulvovaginal candidiasis
    • Vaginal thrush
    • Acute Candida vaginitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B3731: Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina

    What procedures does Dr. Hereford perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Hereford 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. Hereford. 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 Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    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:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Cervix Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
    • Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
    • Cystocele and rectocele repair
    • Vaginal prolapse repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Pessary Insertion
    • Vaginal Pessary Placement
    • Intravaginal Support Device Fitting
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 57160: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Does Dr. Hereford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hereford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 392-6370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hereford accept in Johnson City, TN?

    Dr. Hereford in Johnson City, 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

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    Where is Dr. Hereford's office located?

    Dr. John Hereford's Primary Practice

    301 Med Tech Pkwy

    Johnson City, TN 37604

    (423) 392-6370

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    Dr. John Hereford's Practice 2

    2002 Brookside Dr Ste 300

    Kingsport, TN 37660

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

    Dr. Hereford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619931557.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hereford?

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

    What is Dr. John Hereford's specialty?

    Dr. Hereford is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Johnson City, TN. 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. Hereford to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Hereford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Hereford is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Indian Path Community Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital - Tri-Cities, Johnson City Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Explore Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) 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 John Hereford accepting new patients in Johnson City, TN?

    Yes, Dr. John Hereford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Hereford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hereford's office at (423) 392-6370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Hereford?

    Please contact Dr. Hereford's office at (423) 392-6370 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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