Derek Heard, MD
NPI 1215921176 · Family Medicine Physician · Albany, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Heard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Albany, GA (NPI 1215921176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215921176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 049575 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
676 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 250 | $117 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 151 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 126 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 42 | $118 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 41 | $17 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 30 | $25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 163 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 707 | 189 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 551 | 160 |
| Losartan Potassium | 382 | 114 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 381 | 72 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 338 | 97 |
| Gabapentin | 279 | 89 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$908 across 53 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
- 2005-09-07
- Last updated
- 2013-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Heard's NPI number?
- Derek Heard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215921176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Heard's specialty?
- Derek Heard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Heard located?
- Derek Heard's practice location on file with NPPES is 808 13th Ave, Albany, GA 31701-1328.
- What is Derek Heard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Heard is (229) 312-7750.
- Does Derek Heard accept Medicare?
- Derek Heard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Heard's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Heard's NPI (1215921176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.