Don Heinkel, M.D.
NPI 1396738761 · Family Medicine Physician · Muscle Shoals, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Don Heinkel, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Muscle Shoals, AL (NPI 1396738761).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396738761
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26335 (AL)
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
21 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
4,372 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 | 849 | $112 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 660 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 643 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 580 | $13 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 243 | $12 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 233 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 196 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,511 | 170 |
| Gabapentin | 1,042 | 156 |
| Alprazolam | 761 | 90 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 669 | 98 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 544 | 163 |
| Potassium Chloride | 527 | 145 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$751 across 51 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
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2025-10-03
- Certified
- 2025-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Don Heinkel's NPI number?
- Don Heinkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396738761, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Don Heinkel's specialty?
- Don Heinkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Don Heinkel located?
- Don Heinkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2410 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-3283.
- What is Don Heinkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Don Heinkel is (256) 386-0808.
- Does Don Heinkel accept Medicare?
- Don Heinkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Don Heinkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Don Heinkel's NPI (1396738761) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.