Thomas Heischmidt, M.D.
NPI 1396720983 · Internal Medicine Physician · Effingham, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Heischmidt, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Effingham, IL (NPI 1396720983).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396720983
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036097905 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,233 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 583 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 372 | $83 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 127 | $23 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 75 | $136 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 62 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 159 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 633 | 156 |
| Lisinopril | 510 | 120 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 488 | 99 |
| Simvastatin | 428 | 95 |
| Omeprazole | 415 | 105 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 405 | 92 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 402 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$243 across 6 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
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2020-09-08
- Certified
- 2020-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Heischmidt's NPI number?
- Thomas Heischmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396720983, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Heischmidt's specialty?
- Thomas Heischmidt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Heischmidt located?
- Thomas Heischmidt's practice location on file with NPPES is 1106 N Merchant St, Effingham, IL 62401-2128.
- What is Thomas Heischmidt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Heischmidt is (217) 342-7000.
- Does Thomas Heischmidt accept Medicare?
- Thomas Heischmidt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Heischmidt's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Heischmidt's NPI (1396720983) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.