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WILLIAM HARRY HEITMAN MD
NPI 1184631764
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fort Pierce, FL

Active since August 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2401 FRIST BLVD, SUITE 5, FORT PIERCE, FL 34950(772) 465-8100(772) 465-8615 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About William Harry Heitman Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WILLIAM HARRY HEITMAN MD (NPI 1184631764) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Fort Pierce, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME070883) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital, and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184631764
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM HARRY HEITMANCredential: MD
Location Address2401 FRIST BLVD, SUITE 5Fort Pierce, FL 34950-4839
Mailing Address2401 Frist Blvd, Suite 5Fort Pierce, FL 34950-4839 · (772) 465-8100 · Fax (772) 465-8615
Phone(772) 465-8100
Fax(772) 465-8615
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2016
✔ NPI 1184631764 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME070883
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
2401 FRIST BLVD, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William Harry Heitman Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2466401617
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050118000271
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show William Heitman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lawnwood Cardiovascular Surgery LLC
0.2 mi
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2100 NEBRASKA AVE STE 201
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386724169 (772) 465-8100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
27 services27 patients
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
21 services21 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
16 services16 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268
This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.
15 services15 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Pierce, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100246
Location1700 S 23rd StFort Pierce, FL 34950 · St. Lucie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34950 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$179.05 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $44.76 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
92%25 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
100%70 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers11 claims13 services$17.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. DENISE ANGELE JOSEPH A.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
2401 FRIST BLVD, SUITE 3
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
St. Lucie County (772) 429-3400
BLUE WATER IMAGING, LLC
Clinic/Center (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI))
2401 FRIST BLVD, STE. 10
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
St. Lucie County (772) 429-3113
KRISTIN GATES MURRAY PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
2401 FRIST BLVD, SUITE#7
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
St. Lucie County (772) 466-0088
FLORIDA PAIN & REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
2401 FRIST BLVD, SUITE 9
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
St. Lucie County (772) 577-2300
MRS. LAURA BENALCAZAR PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
2401 FRIST BLVD
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
St. Lucie County (772) 466-0088
MR. STEPHEN ZINNANTI PA
Physician Assistant
2401 FRIST BLVD
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
St. Lucie County (772) 781-4625
MS. EVAN ARLENE MIGHTY A.R.N.P., C.N.M.
Nurse Practitioner
2401 FRIST BLVD, SUITE 3
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
St. Lucie County (772) 429-3400
JIMA L. JONES TE AL PTR
Radiologic Technologist (Sonography)
2401 FRIST BLVD, SUITE 2
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
St. Lucie County (772) 465-1500

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Heitman's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Heitman is 1184631764. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Where is William Heitman located?

William Heitman practices at 2401 Frist Blvd Suite 5, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. The listed phone number is (772) 465-8100.

What is William Heitman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is William Heitman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Heitman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for William Heitman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Heitman reassigns Medicare benefits to Lawnwood Cardiovascular Surgery LLC (Fort Pierce, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for William Heitman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Heitman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 3 other insurers list William Heitman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is William Heitman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Heitman is affiliated with Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Heitman was last updated on April 7, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.