Dr. Christopher F. Heck , MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) • Duluth, MN
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Heck, MD is a certified Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) practicing in Duluth, MN. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mayo Medical School in 1985, Dr. Heck delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 EAST THIRD STREET.
Dr. Heck is affiliated with St Marys Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope, coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
400 East Third Street
Essentia Health Duluth Clinic
Duluth, MN 558051951
Medicare Profile & Education
Mayo Medical School
1985
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Duluth, MN
Practicing in Duluth, MN (167 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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33361
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery
|
38 | 38 | $8256.53 | $652.12 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
St Marys Medical Center
402 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 558051906
Phone: 2187863443
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187863900)
Registered at 400 EAST THIRD STREET, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC - MCL2CRED, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187863146)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HECK, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #39341 in MN)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
400 East Third Street, Essentia Health Duluth Clinic - Mcl2cred
Duluth, MN 558051951
Phone: 2187863146
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