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DR. HESTON ALEXANDER SCHUETZ M.D.
NPI 1518200427
Internal Medicine in Roanoke, VA

Active since March 28, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA 24014(540) 981-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Dr. Heston Alexander Schuetz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HESTON ALEXANDER SCHUETZ M.D. (NPI 1518200427) is an individual internal medicine provider in Roanoke, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101260411) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518200427
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HESTON ALEXANDER SCHUETZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SERoanoke, VA 24014-1838
Mailing Address1906 Belleview Ave SeRoanoke, VA 24014-1838 · (540) 981-7000
Phone(540) 981-7000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 2016
✔ NPI 1518200427 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101260411
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 0101260411 (VA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
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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

Dr. Heston Alexander Schuetz 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.

PECOS PAC ID4789819335
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180124002580
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Heston Schuetz reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, Inc
2,118 mi
Internal Medicine
5651 COPLEY DR STE A
San Diego, CA 92111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,233 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285616177 (858) 262-6666
Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation
2,119 mi
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437103942 (858) 939-3400
Ximed Hospitalists, Inc.
2,121 mi
Specialist
9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 900
La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831124791 (858) 452-1279

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
341 services122 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
110 services40 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
92 services91 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.
30 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24014 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

73.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.56
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.69

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.

JOHN K THOMPSON PA-C, ATC
Physician Assistant
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
DR. JAMES LIGHT MD
Anesthesiology
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
SUJINA PRADHAN M.D.
Family Medicine
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
DR. SAMMY ZAKI ELSARRAG M.D.
Anesthesiology
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
NIMA JAHROMI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
TAYLOR ALEXIS KEYS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
NATHAN WILLIAM WAKEFIELD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
ASHLYN BROOKE CONRAD
Nurse Practitioner
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000

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 Heston Schuetz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heston Schuetz is 1518200427. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2013.

Where is Heston Schuetz located?

Heston Schuetz practices at 1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24014. The listed phone number is (540) 981-7000.

What is Heston Schuetz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Heston Schuetz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heston Schuetz 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 organizations bill Medicare for Heston Schuetz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heston Schuetz reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, Inc (San Diego, CA), Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA) and Ximed Hospitalists, Inc. (La Jolla, CA). Each 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 Heston Schuetz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heston Schuetz was last updated on September 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.