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DR. GEORGE J HEARD JR. MD
NPI 1740276724
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Columbia, TN

Q: What is George Heard's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Heard is 1740276724. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2005.

Q: Where is George Heard located?

George Heard practices at 1224 Trotwood Ave Southern Radiology Associates, LLC, Columbia, TN 38401. The listed phone number is (931) 388-1286.

Q: What is George Heard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: What insurance does George Heard accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana and Molina Healthcare list George Heard 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.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Heard was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 29 days 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 September 23, 2005

1224 TROTWOOD AVE, SOUTHERN RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC, COLUMBIA, TN 38401(931) 388-1286(931) 388-7119 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. George J Heard Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE J HEARD JR. MD (NPI 1740276724) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Columbia, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD13498) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740276724

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE J HEARD JR.Credential: MD

Location Address1224 TROTWOOD AVE, SOUTHERN RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLCColumbia, TN 38401-4802

Mailing Address1224 Trotwood Ave, Southern Radiology Associates, PllcColumbia, TN 38401-4802 · (931) 388-1286 · Fax (931) 388-7119

Phone(931) 388-1286

Fax(931) 388-7119

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1740276724 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in TN · MD13498

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

1224 TROTWOOD AVE, Columbia, TN 38401

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Other Identifiers 2

Other60383TN · Blue Cross Provider Numbe

Medicaid3193100TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Follow-up Imaging for Incidental Abdominal Lesions

Percentage of final reports for abdominal imaging studies for asymptomatic patients aged 18 years and older with one or more of the following noted incidentally with follow_up imaging recommended: - Liver lesion =< 0.5 cm - Cystic kidney lesion < 1.0 cm -…

Lower rates are better for this measure.

0%42 patients

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques

Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…

99%363 patients

Radiology: Reminder System for Screening Mammograms

Percentage of patients undergoing a screening mammogram whose information is entered into a reminder system with a target due date for the next mammogram

100%206 patients

Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports

Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…

96%54 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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