Craig Hecht, MD
NPI 1558334383 · Otolaryngology Physician · Hamden, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Hecht, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Hamden, CT (NPI 1558334383).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558334383
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 035472 (CT)
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
1,814 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 375 | $97 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 286 | $38 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 286 | $17 |
| Removal of Impacted Cerumen (one Or Both Ears) By Physician on Same Date of Service As Audiologic Function TestingG0268 | 201 | $55 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 151 | $138 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 132 | $46 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mometasone Furoate | 352 | 210 |
| Omeprazole | 229 | 106 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 219 | 88 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 166 | 69 |
| Rabeprazole Sodium | 101 | 39 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 96 | 36 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 79 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$425 across 19 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
- 2006-02-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Hecht's NPI number?
- Craig Hecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558334383, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Hecht's specialty?
- Craig Hecht is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Hecht located?
- Craig Hecht's practice location on file with NPPES is 2200 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518-3691.
- What is Craig Hecht's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Hecht is (203) 248-8409.
- Does Craig Hecht accept Medicare?
- Craig Hecht is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Hecht's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Hecht's NPI (1558334383) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.