Timothy Hecker, MD,PHD
NPI 1770790628 · Neurology Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Hecker, MD,PHD is a Neurology Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1770790628).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770790628
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD,PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26897 (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
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
1,465 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 | 763 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 144 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 127 | $198 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 85 | $45 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 69 | $85 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 654 | 173 |
| Gabapentin | 612 | 147 |
| Baclofen | 521 | 152 |
| Memantine Hcl | 412 | 101 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 376 | 111 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 324 | 72 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 286 | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,066 across 210 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
- 2007-05-17
- Last updated
- 2014-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Hecker's NPI number?
- Timothy Hecker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770790628, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Hecker's specialty?
- Timothy Hecker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Hecker located?
- Timothy Hecker's practice location on file with NPPES is 3280 Dauphin St Bldg a, Mobile, AL 36606-4060.
- What is Timothy Hecker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Hecker is (251) 450-3700.
- Does Timothy Hecker accept Medicare?
- Timothy Hecker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Hecker's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Hecker's NPI (1770790628) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.