Mark Heckel, MD
NPI 1295722767 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Heckel, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1295722767).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295722767
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,810 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 | 411 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 203 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 165 | $176 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 116 | $64 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 114 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 361 | 118 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 332 | 93 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 330 | 70 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 294 | 65 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 234 | 68 |
| Carvedilol | 142 | 36 |
| Warfarin Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$77 across 4 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
- 2005-09-30
- Last updated
- 2007-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Heckel's NPI number?
- Mark Heckel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295722767, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Heckel's specialty?
- Mark Heckel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Heckel located?
- Mark Heckel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2555 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054-2134.
- What is Mark Heckel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Heckel is (704) 867-2141.
- Does Mark Heckel accept Medicare?
- Mark Heckel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Heckel's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Heckel's NPI (1295722767) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.