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KENT ALAN HECK M.D.
NPI 1851353031
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Houston, TX

Active since April 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6411 FANNIN STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 704-4000(713) 704-2658 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Kent Alan Heck M.d. NPPES

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

KENT ALAN HECK M.D. (NPI 1851353031) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J6128) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851353031
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameKENT ALAN HECKCredential: M.D.
Location Address6411 FANNIN STREETHouston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin Street, Msb 2.136Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-5301 · Fax (713) 500-0695
Phone(713) 704-4000
Fax(713) 704-2658
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1851353031 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J6128
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedPathology · NeuropathologyTaxonomy 207ZN0500X · License J6128 (TX)
6411 FANNIN STREET, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid134631409TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

Kent Alan Heck 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 ID6901983584
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080407000401
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kent Heck reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
0.1 mi
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
6431 FANNIN STREET, MSB 2.136
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831142751 (713) 500-5301
Baylor College Of Medicine
15 mi
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY SOUTH
Pasadena, TX 77505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316921026 (713) 378-8930

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

HIDEHIRO TAKEI M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
SYED GHAZI UR-REHMAN RIZVI MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County No phone listed
NGOC BAO PHAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (346) 370-1526
NAVNEET NARULA M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
DENISSE LEZA RINCON M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
JOANNE B PRASHAD MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 778-0601
MAHMOUD M ELSAYAD M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
DR. AHMED MOHAMED KAMEL ABDEL AAL MD, PHD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6411 FANNIN STREET, MSB 2.130B
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-1782

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 Kent Heck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Heck is 1851353031. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Where is Kent Heck located?

Kent Heck practices at 6411 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 704-4000.

What is Kent Heck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Kent Heck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kent Heck's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kent Heck reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Pasadena, TX). 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 Kent Heck's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kent Heck accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Kent 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 Kent Heck affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kent Heck is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Heck was last updated on September 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.