Ricky Heirigs, MD
NPI 1447346739 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · North Platte, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricky Heirigs, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in North Platte, NE (NPI 1447346739).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447346739
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22079 (NE)
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
19 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
4,263 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 | 713 | $110 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 418 | $12 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 404 | $18 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 396 | $143 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 289 | $25 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 247 | 55 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 226 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 184 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 154 | 38 |
| Lisinopril | 147 | 37 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 135 | 25 |
| Rivaroxaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$233 across 12 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
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2019-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricky Heirigs's NPI number?
- Ricky Heirigs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447346739, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricky Heirigs's specialty?
- Ricky Heirigs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricky Heirigs located?
- Ricky Heirigs's practice location on file with NPPES is 102 Mcneel Ln, North Platte, NE 69101-6000.
- What is Ricky Heirigs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricky Heirigs is (308) 532-5522.
- Does Ricky Heirigs accept Medicare?
- Ricky Heirigs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricky Heirigs's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricky Heirigs's NPI (1447346739) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.