DR. CHRISTOPHER ANDREW HECK M.D.
NPI 1245315308
Orthopaedic Surgery in Hoover, AL
About Dr. Christopher Andrew Heck M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHRISTOPHER ANDREW HECK M.D. (NPI 1245315308) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Hoover, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.28057) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2001).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 5
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Christopher Andrew Heck M.d. 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35244 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
HOOVER, AL 35244
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244
HOOVER, AL 35244
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 Christopher Heck's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Heck is 1245315308. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Christopher Andrew Heck M.D..
Where is Christopher Heck located?
Christopher Heck practices at 4517 Southlake Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244. The listed phone number is (205) 985-4111.
What is Christopher Heck's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Christopher Heck enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher Heck 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.
What insurance does Christopher Heck accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Christopher Heck 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christopher Heck was last updated on May 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
