Rick Heard, DDS,MS
NPI 1184754707 · Periodontics · Victoria, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Other (physician) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rick Heard, DDS,MS is a Periodontics provider in Victoria, TX (NPI 1184754707).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184754707
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PeriodonticsDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS,MS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19036 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 260 | 175 |
| Amoxicillin | 219 | 166 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 153 | 130 |
| Ibuprofen | 108 | 95 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 39 | 31 |
| Fluocinonide | 11 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-06
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rick Heard's NPI number?
- Rick Heard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184754707, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rick Heard's specialty?
- Rick Heard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Periodontics (Dental Providers).
- Where is Rick Heard located?
- Rick Heard's practice location on file with NPPES is 5606 N Navarro St Ste 304, Victoria, TX 77904-1770.
- What is Rick Heard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rick Heard is (361) 573-1014.
- Does Rick Heard accept Medicare?
- Rick Heard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rick Heard's NPI active?
- Yes — Rick Heard's NPI (1184754707) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.