JOSEPH HERON DO
NPI 1629639976
Emergency Medicine in Stratford, NJ

Active since June 27, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18 E LAUREL RD, STRATFORD, NJ 08084(856) 346-7985 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2025, Aug 8, 2025, Apr 17, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Joseph Heron Do NPPES

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

JOSEPH HERON DO (NPI 1629639976) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Stratford, New Jersey, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS023654) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Jersey Hospital, and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629639976
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH HERONCredential: DO
Location Address18 E LAUREL RDStratford, NJ 08084-1327
Mailing Address18 E Laurel RdStratford, NJ 08084-1327
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1629639976 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · OS023654✔ Licensed in TX · T6586✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MB12100300
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 ListedEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesTaxonomy 207PE0004X · License 207PE0004X (NJ)
18 E LAUREL RD, Stratford, NJ 08084

Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 1800 E Dawson StTyler, TX 75701-2036 · Phone (903) 606-4262
Location 22026 S Jackson StJacksonville, TX 75766-5822 · Phone (903) 586-5768
Location 3115 Airport RdSulphur Springs, TX 75482-2105 · Phone (903) 885-7671
Location 48389 S Broadway AveTyler, TX 75703-5408 · Phone (903) 606-6500
Location 5719 W Coke RdWinnsboro, TX 75494-3011 · Phone (903) 342-5227
Location 61201 Langhorne Newtown Rd Ste 1Langhorne, PA 19047-1295 · Phone (215) 710-2100

Accepted 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

Joseph Heron Do 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 ID2163803727
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240325000955, I20240605003449
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

10

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Heron reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
101 CARNIE BLVD
Voorhees, NJ 08043
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 332 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1500 LANSDOWNE AVE
Darby, PA 19023
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
175 MADISON AVE
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 248 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
5800 RIDGE AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19128
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1201 LANGHORNE-NEWTON ROAD
Langhorne, PA 19047
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Emergency Care Services Of Pennsylvania PC
  • 329 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
524 W SAGAMORE AVE
Clewiston, FL 33440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
700 E MARSHALL AVE
Longview, TX 75601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 272 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,745 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
800 E DAWSON ST
Tyler, TX 75701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 547 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
2026 S JACKSON ST
Jacksonville, TX 75766
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 409 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 5

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.
509 services491 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.
151 services147 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
116 services112 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
28 services28 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.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

West Jersey Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Voorhees, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310022
Location100 Bowman DriveVoorhees, NJ 08043 · Camden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Langhorne, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390258
LocationLanghorne-Newtown RdLanghorne, PA 19047 · Bucks County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08084 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
$94.90 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $23.72 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$107.94 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $26.98 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
18 E LAUREL RD
STRATFORD, NJ 08084
Emergency Medicine
18 E LAUREL RD
STRATFORD, NJ 08084
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
18 E LAUREL RD
STRATFORD, NJ 08084
Emergency Medicine
18 E LAUREL RD
STRATFORD, NJ 08084
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
18 E LAUREL RD, ADMIN OFFICE
STRATFORD, NJ 08084
Emergency Medicine
18 E LAUREL RD, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
STRATFORD, NJ 08084
Emergency Medicine
18 E LAUREL RD
STRATFORD, NJ 08084
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
18 E LAUREL RD
STRATFORD, NJ 08084

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 Joseph Heron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Heron is 1629639976. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2019.

Where is Joseph Heron located?

Joseph Heron practices at 18 E Laurel Rd, Stratford, NJ 08084. The listed phone number is (856) 346-7985.

What is Joseph Heron's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Heron enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Heron 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 Joseph Heron's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Heron reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Emergency Physician Associates Of South Jersey P C (Voorhees, NJ), Cep America LLC (Darby, PA), Emergency Physician Services Of New Jersey,professional Association (Mount Holly, NJ), Medical Services Of Suffolk County PC (Philadelphia, PA), Emergency Care Services Of Pennsylvania, P.C. (Langhorne, PA) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Joseph Heron's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Heron accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Joseph Heron 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 Joseph Heron affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Heron is affiliated with West Jersey Hospital and St Mary Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Heron was last updated on August 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.