DR. MICHAEL MERL HECKMAN M.D.
NPI 1922027507
Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio, TX
About Dr. Michael Merl Heckman M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MICHAEL MERL HECKMAN M.D. (NPI 1922027507) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (G5160) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1983).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Other Identifiers 2
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Michael Merl Heckman 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Baptist Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TXMethodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78240 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
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 Michael Heckman's NPI number?
The NPI number for Michael Heckman is 1922027507. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.
Where is Michael Heckman located?
Michael Heckman practices at 9502 Huebner Rd Suite 301, San Antonio, TX 78240. The listed phone number is (210) 558-4600.
What is Michael Heckman's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Michael Heckman enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Michael Heckman 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 Michael Heckman accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 4 other insurers list Michael Heckman 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 Michael Heckman affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Michael Heckman is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center and Methodist Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Michael Heckman was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
