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 Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1983).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Other Identifiers 2
Group Practice 1
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
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Michael Heckman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
San Antonio, TX 78249
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 227 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 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.
Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TXMethodist Hospital Stone Oak
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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Heckman's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Heckman reassigns Medicare benefits to Methodist Physician Practices, PLLC (San Antonio, TX). The 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 Michael Heckman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
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 3 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 Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Michael Heckman was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Dr. Michael Merl Heckman, M.D. · NPI 1922027507
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in San Antonio, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 18, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1922027507 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 18, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** G5160 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 9502 HUEBNER RD, SUITE 301, San Antonio, TX 78240-1649
- **Phone:** (210) 558-4600 · **Fax:** (210) 558-4605
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Methodist Physician Practices, PLLC (NPI 1922252717, San Antonio, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio, class of 1983
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 7, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 110228704 (TX); Other G5160 (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1922027507) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.