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NICOLAS HEFT
NPI 1346701844
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since March 27, 2019PECOS Enrolled
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6431 FANNIN ST FL 4, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-7878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Nicolas Heft NPPES

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

NICOLAS HEFT (NPI 1346701844) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T1096) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346701844
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLAS HEFT
Location Address6431 FANNIN ST FL 4Houston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St Fl 4Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-7878
Phone(713) 500-7878
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2022
✔ NPI 1346701844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T1096
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
6431 FANNIN ST FL 4, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Nicolas Heft is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Nicolas Heft reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ut Physicians
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
40 services40 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
13 services13 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. IAN SMITH M.D.
Emergency Medicine
6431 FANNIN ST FL 4
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7878

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 Nicolas Heft's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicolas Heft is 1346701844. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2019.

Where is Nicolas Heft located?

Nicolas Heft practices at 6431 Fannin St Fl 4, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-7878.

What is Nicolas Heft's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nicolas Heft enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicolas Heft is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nicolas Heft's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicolas Heft reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Physicians (Houston, TX). 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 Nicolas Heft's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicolas Heft accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Nicolas Heft 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 Nicolas Heft was last updated on June 17, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.