Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Heather Heck, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
9471 HAVEN AVE STE 140, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9094742333
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1407223944 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Heck from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Heck

Dr. Heather Heck is a physician assistant in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Heck performed 1,003 Medicare services across 469 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Heck received a total of $19,268 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 569 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Heck is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in CA $19,268 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,003
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for physician assistant
469
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~100 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
602 $83 $222
Diabetes self-management training, individual
Individualized education and training for managing diabetes, billed per 30-minute session.
209 $43 $107
Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation
This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results.
115 $23 $87
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
51 $108 $339
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
26 $58 $151
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$19,268
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $4,817/year across 4 years
Top 1% in CA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
569
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,341 (53.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,927 (46.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,565
2023
$7,710
2022
$3,232
2021
$1,762

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dexcom, Inc.
$3,304
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,407
Amgen Inc.
$259
CeQur Corporation
$233
Novo Nordisk Inc
$195
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Lilly USA, LLC
$143
Abbott Laboratories
$127
Corcept Therapeutics
$103
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$71
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$67
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$56
Embecta Corp.
$52
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Radius Health, Inc.
$26
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
PFIZER INC.
$20
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
Insulet Corporation
$17
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$17
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 75.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Dexcom, Inc.
$8,927
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,809
Amgen Inc.
$995
Abbott Laboratories
$846
Novo Nordisk Inc
$811
Lilly USA, LLC
$613
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$489
Insulet Corporation
$457
Corcept Therapeutics
$445
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$409
Bigfoot Biomedical Inc
$361
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$282
Radius Health, Inc.
$256
CeQur Corporation
$251
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$187
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$166
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$159
MannKind Corporation
$156
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$142
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$133
DEXCOM, INC.
$116
Embecta Corp.
$112
ABBVIE INC.
$96
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$71
VistaPharm, Inc.
$66
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$60
PFIZER INC.
$56
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$35
Mannkind Corporation
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$28
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$25
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$22
Tolmar, Inc.
$19
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.
$14
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$14
LIFESCAN, INC.
$13
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (54%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for physician assistant in CA.

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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,564
Per 100K population
71.5
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL
4.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Heck is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Heck experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Heck performed 602 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Heck receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Heck received a total of $19,268 from 52 companies across 569 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Heck's costs compare to other physician assistants in Rancho Cucamonga?
Dr. Heck's average Medicare payment per service is $68. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Heck) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →