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Active NPI 1548423940 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Susan Michelle Hecker , MD

Surgery • Saint Paul, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Susan Hecker, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Saint Paul, MN. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Hecker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 640 JACKSON ST.

Dr. Hecker is affiliated with Group Health Plan Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope, ultrasonic guidance during surgery. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

640 Jackson St

Saint Paul, MN 551012502

Telephone 6512541669
Fax 6512545292
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Saint Paul, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +5.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
47 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Paul, MN (770 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hecker (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Saint Paul Specialty Average (17.1 Years) 17.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
30 24 $108.00 $39.26
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope
28 28 $46.00 $16.44
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery
28 28 $176.00 $63.51
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft
28 28 $5298.25 $1907.47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
25 25 $556.40 $203.16
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
22 22 $396.73 $145.55
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
21 18 $198.86 $72.85
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
19 19 $566.53 $199.11
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
13 12 $376.00 $136.75
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts
12 12 $1160.00 $417.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-23
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 80596

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License MN 80596

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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License MD D89701

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Group Health Plan Inc

640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 551012502

Phone: 6512544786

Secondary Practice Locations

12502 Willowbrook Rd

Cumberland, MD 215026491

Phone: 2409648724

12500 Willowbrook Rd

Cumberland, MD 215026393

Phone: 2409647000

1802 Yakima Ave, Suite 102

Tacoma, WA 984054499

Phone: 2532727777

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1104288729

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Danielle Peick , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1265194757

Nurse Practitioner

Bryan Bader , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1407236292

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Keeli Wagner , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1598313058

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1740608462

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1972860880

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 23, 2025

Registered at 640 JACKSON ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 551012502 (Tel: 6512541669)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 23, 2025

Registered at 8170 33RD AVE S # MS 21110Q, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554254516

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 23, 2025

Surgery (License #80596 in MN)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2021

Registered at 252 S 4TH ST, FL 2, LEBANON, PA 170426111 (Tel: 7172703751)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 17, 2020

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #D89701 in MD)

NPI Profile Active November 19, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 19, 2015

Registered at 1802 YAKIMA AVE, SUITE 102, TACOMA, WA 984054499 (Tel: 2532727777)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 19, 2015

Registered at 1802 YAKIMA AVE, SUITE 102, TACOMA, WA 984054499 (Tel: 2532727777)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 19, 2015

Recorded as SUSAN HECKER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 19, 2015

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #LL30895 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 07, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548423940
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 07, 2008
Last Update: September 23, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q

Bloomington, MN 554254516

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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