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Active NPI 1245315308 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Andrew Heck , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Hoover, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Hoover, AL. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Heck delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY.

Dr. Heck is affiliated with Southern Orthopaedic Alliance Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4517 Southlake Pkwy

Hoover, AL 352443280

Telephone 2059854111
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Hoover, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs -7.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.3 Yrs
State Avg: 27.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Hoover, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Heck (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Hoover Specialty Average (32.3 Years) 32.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
137 108 $158.00 $33.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
97 72 $155.00 $80.97
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
93 86 $120.00 $23.78
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
48 31 $1430.00 $206.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
45 45 $287.00 $142.91
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
39 36 $309.00 $159.80
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
35 31 $122.00 $33.97
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach
29 28 $8514.00 $1062.20
20939 Harvest of bone marrow for spine surgery graft
22 21 $390.00 $58.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
20 20 $197.00 $98.33
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc
19 11 $1808.00 $252.31
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
18 18 $379.00 $182.15
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck
13 13 $6235.00 $520.99
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments
13 13 $6255.00 $665.00
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure
12 12 $1204.00 $184.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-19
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL MD.28057

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0117X

State License AL MD.28057

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
009911172 (AL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
009911091 (AL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
000103271 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
51006140 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
51006143 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southern Orthopaedic Alliance Pllc

4517 Southlake Pkwy, Hoover, AL 352443280

Phone: 2059854111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Allen Oser , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1023071479

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jillian Hart , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023961414

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Dewey Jones , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1053330316

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jonathon Whitehead , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1053970228

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Bradley Minich , MPT

Physical Therapist - Orthopedic

NPI 1093900045

Master of Physical Therapy

Iris Stuart , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1114030947

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 19, 2023

Registered at 4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY, HOOVER, AL 352443280 (Tel: 2059854111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 19, 2023

Registered at 4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY, HOOVER, AL 352443280 (Tel: 2059854111)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 19, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD.28057 in AL)

NPI Profile Active March 26, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2014

Registered at 454 TAYLOR RD, MONTGOMERY, AL 361173563 (Tel: 3346139000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2014

Registered at 454 TAYLOR RD, MONTGOMERY, AL 361173563 (Tel: 3346139000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HECK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD.28057 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245315308
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 26, 2006
Last Update: May 19, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4517 Southlake Pkwy

Hoover, AL 352443280

Phone: 2059854111

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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