Dr. Susan Michelle Hecker , MD
Surgery • Saint Paul, MN
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
640 Jackson St
Saint Paul, MN 551012502
Medicare Profile & Education
Tulane University School Of Medicine
2003
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in Saint Paul, MN
Practicing in Saint Paul, MN (770 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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: 2025-09-23NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
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.
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.
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.
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
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Social Worker - Clinical
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Registered at 640 JACKSON ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 551012502 (Tel: 6512541669)
Registered at 8170 33RD AVE S # MS 21110Q, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554254516
Surgery (License #80596 in MN)
Registered at 252 S 4TH ST, FL 2, LEBANON, PA 170426111 (Tel: 7172703751)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #D89701 in MD)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1802 YAKIMA AVE, SUITE 102, TACOMA, WA 984054499 (Tel: 2532727777)
Registered at 1802 YAKIMA AVE, SUITE 102, TACOMA, WA 984054499 (Tel: 2532727777)
Recorded as SUSAN HECKER, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #LL30895 in SC)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q
Bloomington, MN 554254516
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