Joseph Heron, DO
NPI 1629639976 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Stratford, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Heron, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Stratford, NJ (NPI 1629639976).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629639976
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T6586 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
827 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 509 | $174 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 151 | $119 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 116 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 28 | $71 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 23 | $201 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$201 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 58 | 57 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 33 |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 25 |
| Ibuprofen | 24 | 24 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 22 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 20 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (6)
- 1201 Langhorne Newtown Rd Ste 1Langhorne, PA 19047-1295Phone: (215) 710-2100
- 2026 S Jackson StJacksonville, TX 75766-5822Phone: (903) 586-5768
- 115 Airport RdSulphur Springs, TX 75482-2105Phone: (903) 885-7671
- 8389 S Broadway AveTyler, TX 75703-5408Phone: (903) 606-6500
- 800 E Dawson StTyler, TX 75701-2036Phone: (903) 606-4262
- 719 W Coke RdWinnsboro, TX 75494-3011Phone: (903) 342-5227
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-06-27
- Last updated
- 2025-08-12
- Certified
- 2025-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Heron's NPI number?
- Joseph Heron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629639976, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Heron's specialty?
- Joseph Heron is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Heron located?
- Joseph Heron's practice location on file with NPPES is 18 E Laurel Rd, Stratford, NJ 08084-1327.
- What is Joseph Heron's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Heron is (856) 346-7985.
- Does Joseph Heron accept Medicare?
- Joseph Heron is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Heron's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Heron's NPI (1629639976) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.