Dr John Kevin Heifner, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Little Rock, AR

Dr John Kevin Heifner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Renal Consultants and his current practice location is 9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 400, Little Rock, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 224-2141.

Dr John Kevin Heifner is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E2566) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1588666895.

Contact Information

Dr John Kevin Heifner, MD
9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 400,
Little Rock, AR 72205-6399
(501) 224-2141
(501) 224-0506



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Kevin Heifner
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience32 Years
Location9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 400, Little Rock, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John Kevin Heifner attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588666895
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/02/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688704893
  • Enrollment ID: I20100615000573

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Kevin Heifner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588666895NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology E2566 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmcna - Little Rock DialysisLittle rock, ARDialysis facility
Fmcna - Stuttgart DialysisStuttgart, ARDialysis facility
Fmcna - BentonBenton, ARDialysis facility
Fmcna - East Little RockEast little rock, ARDialysis facility
Fmcna - Faulkner CountyConway, ARDialysis facility
Baptist Health Medical Center-little RockLittle rock, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Renal Consultants49817720275

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRenal Consultants
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215999156
PECOS PAC ID: 4981772027
Enrollment ID: O20100804000019

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Kevin Heifner, MD
9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 400,
Little Rock, AR 72205-6399

Ph: (501) 224-2141
Dr John Kevin Heifner, MD
9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 400,
Little Rock, AR 72205-6399

Ph: (501) 224-2141

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Little Rock, AR

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Tanvi Harishbhai Patel, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4301 W Markham St # 508, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-686-7105    Fax: 501-526-5906
Gaurav Dhar, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4301 W Markham St # 783, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Anthony R Giglia Iii, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Brian Bean, M.D.
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