Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
BayCare Medical Group Inc
455 Pinellas St Ste 320, 
Clearwater, FL 

Overview

Blaine Heric is a Thoracic Surgeon in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Heric is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in FL

Hospital Affiliations

Mease Countryside Hospital
Morton Plant Hospital
St Anthonys Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

BayCare Medical Group Inc
455 Pinellas St Ste 320, Clearwater, FL 33756
Other Locations
Morton Plant Hospital
300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Blaine Heric

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Blaine Heric?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Blaine Heric by calling their office at 727-446-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Blaine Heric a top-rated expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Blaine Heric is classified as an Advanced expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Blaine Heric specialize in?

While Dr. Blaine Heric is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Pleurisy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Blaine Heric accept my insurance?

Dr. Blaine Heric accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-446-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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