DENNIS CHRISTOPHER HEFFERNAN CRNA
NPI 1679772800
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since July 17, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TX 77057(713) 620-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dennis Christopher Heffernan Crna NPPES

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

DENNIS CHRISTOPHER HEFFERNAN CRNA (NPI 1679772800) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (076366) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679772800
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDENNIS CHRISTOPHER HEFFERNANCredential: CRNA
Location Address2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200Houston, TX 77057-4817
Mailing Address2411 Fountain View Dr, Suite 200Houston, TX 77057-4817 · (713) 620-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 13, 2008
✔ NPI 1679772800 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 076366
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, Houston, TX 77057

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN8J8424TX
Other87184UTX · Blue Cross Provider Id

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

Dennis Christopher Heffernan Crna 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 ID6709970932
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080328000631

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Dennis Heffernan reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Specialist
8212 SUMMA AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 357 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9001 SUMMA AVE STE 346
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8946 INTERLINE AVE, SUITE C
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 141 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8946 INTERLINE AVE STE C
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 121 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

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.

Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
40 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number190064
Location5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77057 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

Anesthesiology
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Anesthesiology
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Anesthesiology
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Anesthesiology
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, STE. 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Anesthesiology
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, STE. 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Anesthesiology
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057

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 Dennis Heffernan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Heffernan is 1679772800. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2007.

Where is Dennis Heffernan located?

Dennis Heffernan practices at 2411 Fountain View Dr Suite 200, Houston, TX 77057. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Dennis Heffernan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Dennis Heffernan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis Heffernan 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 Dennis Heffernan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dennis Heffernan reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc (Baton Rouge, LA), Letheon Anesthesia Services LLC (Baton Rouge, LA), Diversified Professionals, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA) and Dpi Of Louisiana LLC (Baton Rouge, LA). 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 Dennis Heffernan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dennis Heffernan accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Dennis Heffernan 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 Dennis Heffernan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dennis Heffernan is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Heffernan was last updated on March 13, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.