Brian Heaster, MD
NPI 1225010572 · Family Medicine Physician · Darlington, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Heaster, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Darlington, SC (NPI 1225010572).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225010572
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18825 (SC)
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
6,818 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 618 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 611 | $8 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 604 | $8 |
| Magnesium Level83735 | 604 | $7 |
| Uric Acid Level, Blood84550 | 597 | $4 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 434 | $2 |
| Ldl Cholesterol Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 99 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 349 | 128 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 245 | 81 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 231 | 72 |
| Potassium Chloride | 219 | 79 |
| Losartan Potassium | 215 | 58 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 144 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$430 across 23 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
- 2005-11-14
- Last updated
- 2007-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Heaster's NPI number?
- Brian Heaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225010572, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Heaster's specialty?
- Brian Heaster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Heaster located?
- Brian Heaster's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Cashua St, Darlington, SC 29532-3301.
- What is Brian Heaster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Heaster is (843) 393-7452.
- Does Brian Heaster accept Medicare?
- Brian Heaster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Heaster's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Heaster's NPI (1225010572) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.