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Active NPI 1942283585 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles R Heron , MD

Anesthesiology • Effingham, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Heron, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Effingham, IL. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 1990, Dr. Heron delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 904 W TEMPLE AVE.

Dr. Heron is affiliated with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

904 W Temple Ave

Effingham, IL 62401

Telephone 2173421234
Fax 2173421230
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Robert H And Teresita S Petty Facility NPI 1306913868

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Effingham, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.3 Yrs
State Avg: 28.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Effingham, IL (2670 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
89.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Heron (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Effingham 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
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
51 50 $1147.75 $120.70
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
39 39 $1083.08 $113.96
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
34 33 $1194.12 $125.76
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
17 17 $1262.35 $135.09
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
12 12 $1207.08 $132.30
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
11 11 $1088.18 $123.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-12-13
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IL 036-128867

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WI 33270-020

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
32081000 (WI)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rail Road Medicare
P0036797

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

904 W Temple Ave, Effingham, IL 624012178

Phone: 2173421234

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
Steven Nolan

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1326345943
NPI 1336258045

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Advanced Practice Nurse

NPI 1841259744

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kaisi Green

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1881383230
NPI 1952394710

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 13, 2024

Registered at 904 W TEMPLE AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401 (Tel: 2173421234)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 372, MATTOON, IL 619380372

NPI Profile Active February 15, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 15, 2009

Registered at 1726 SHAWANO AVE, GREEN BAY, WI 543033216 (Tel: 9204984200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 15, 2009

Registered at 225 S EXECUTIVE DR, BROOKFIELD, WI 530054266 (Tel: 2627874026)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 15, 2009

Recorded as CHARLES HERON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 15, 2009

Anesthesiology (License #33270-020 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 29, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942283585
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 29, 2005
Last Update: December 13, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 372

Mattoon, IL 619380372

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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