David James Heffernan, MD - Medicare Surgery in Providence, RI

David James Heffernan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. His current practice location is 2 Dudley St, Suite 470, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 553-8355.

David James Heffernan is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD12524) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1144377961.

Contact Information

David James Heffernan, MD
2 Dudley St, Suite 470,
Providence, RI 02905-3236
(401) 553-8355
(401) 868-2314



Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid James Heffernan
GenderMale
SpecialitySurgery
Location2 Dudley St, Providence, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144377961
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022108620
  • Enrollment ID: I20080213000753

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David James Heffernan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144377961NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD12524 (Rhode Island)Primary
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care 42633 (Tennessee)Secondary
2086S0127XSurgery - Trauma Surgery MD12524 (Rhode Island)Secondary
2086S0127XSurgery - Trauma Surgery 42633 (Tennessee)Secondary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. David James Heffernan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Surgical Associates, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376589895
PECOS PAC ID: 4082503032
Enrollment ID: O20040818001275

News Archive

Studies look at surgical site infections and hyperglycemia

Two recent studies in the July issues of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) looked at surgical site infections and hyperglycemia, the technical term for high blood glucose, or high blood sugar.

Comprehensive analysis of disease burden in US

In nearly every major cause of premature death - from ischemic heart disease to diabetes to interpersonal violence - the United States trails its economic peers, according to new research from a global collaborative of scientists led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.

Researchers identify treatment to reduce health problems associated with enzyme defect

An experimental compound repaired a defective alcohol metabolism enzyme that affects an estimated 1 billion people worldwide, according to research supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

Despite targeted efforts, racial disparities persist in rural areas

In the last 20 years, Black adults living in rural areas of the United States have experienced high mortality rates due to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke compared to white adults.

MiMedx Group acquires Surgical Biologics

MiMedx Group, Inc., an integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of patent protected biomaterial-based products, announced today the completion of the purchase of Surgical Biologics, a leader in the development of tissue processing techniques for creating implants for a variety of surgical indications from amnion membranes.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 6 days ago

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. David James Heffernan is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David James Heffernan, MD
Po Box 16149,
Rumford, RI 02916-0697

Ph: (401) 453-9625
David James Heffernan, MD
2 Dudley St, Suite 470,
Providence, RI 02905-3236

Ph: (401) 553-8355

News Archive

Studies look at surgical site infections and hyperglycemia

Two recent studies in the July issues of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) looked at surgical site infections and hyperglycemia, the technical term for high blood glucose, or high blood sugar.

Comprehensive analysis of disease burden in US

In nearly every major cause of premature death - from ischemic heart disease to diabetes to interpersonal violence - the United States trails its economic peers, according to new research from a global collaborative of scientists led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.

Researchers identify treatment to reduce health problems associated with enzyme defect

An experimental compound repaired a defective alcohol metabolism enzyme that affects an estimated 1 billion people worldwide, according to research supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

Despite targeted efforts, racial disparities persist in rural areas

In the last 20 years, Black adults living in rural areas of the United States have experienced high mortality rates due to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke compared to white adults.

MiMedx Group acquires Surgical Biologics

MiMedx Group, Inc., an integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of patent protected biomaterial-based products, announced today the completion of the purchase of Surgical Biologics, a leader in the development of tissue processing techniques for creating implants for a variety of surgical indications from amnion membranes.

Read more News

› Verified 6 days ago


Surgery Doctors in Providence, RI

Aileen Hsueh,
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-8450    Fax: 401-444-5088
Liudmila Muraveika,
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-5180    Fax: 401-444-6681
Todd S Stafford, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 195 Collyer St Ste 302, Providence, RI 02904
Phone: 401-228-0633    Fax: 401-793-5171
Sagar Mulay,
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-5180    Fax: 401-444-6681
Dewahar Senthoor, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-5471    Fax: 401-444-4557
Chibueze Nwaiwu, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-5471    Fax: 401-444-4557
Dr. Robert Ira Wolf, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-5180    

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.