DR. CHRISTOPHER F. HECK MD
NPI 1699726752
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Duluth, MN

Q: What is Christopher Heck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Heck is 1699726752. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Heck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Heck was last updated on December 15, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since May 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-3900(218) 722-1827 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher F. Heck Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER F. HECK MD (NPI 1699726752) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (39341) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Mayo Medical School (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699726752

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER F. HECKCredential: MD

Location Address400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINICDuluth, MN 55805-1951

Mailing Address400 East Third Street, Essentia Health Duluth Clinic - Mcl2credDuluth, MN 55805-1951 · (218) 786-3146 · Fax (218) 722-8792

Phone(218) 786-3900

Fax(218) 722-1827

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMayo Medical SchoolGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateMay 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 2016

✔ NPI 1699726752 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in MN · 39341

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

400 EAST THIRD STREET, Duluth, MN 55805

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF83465MN

Medicare PIN330000181MN

Medicaid154723200MN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica, Sanford Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher F. Heck Md 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 ID9739242603

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090120000696

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.

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

38 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number240002

Location402 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 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

$168.28 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $42.07 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$69.74 typical visit price

range $18.32 – $138.04

Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)

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.

DR. TIMOTHY E BORDEN D.O.

Emergency Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)

400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55805

St. Louis County (218) 786-8364

MICHELE MARIE DAVIS APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55805

St. Louis County (218) 786-8364

MARIA KATARZYNA BEAVER MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55805

St. Louis County (218) 786-8364

DR. HILARY CLAIRE REICH M.D.

Dermatology

400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULTUH, MN 55805

St. Louis County (218) 786-8364

MALLORIE MARIE VAN WINKLE DPT

Physical Therapist

400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55805

St. Louis County (218) 786-5360

SARAH KATHERINE DAGGETT CPNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55805

St. Louis County (218) 786-8364

DR. NISAR ZAIDI MD

Surgery

400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55805

St. Louis County (218) 786-8364

DR. ERIN KATHLEEN RUST MD

Hospitalist

400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55805

St. Louis County (218) 786-8364

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 1699726752. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2006.

Where is Christopher Heck located?

Christopher Heck practices at 400 East Third Street Essentia Health Duluth Clinic, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-3900.

What is Christopher Heck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

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 Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan 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.

Is Christopher Heck affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Heck is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Heck was last updated on December 15, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.