Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jason Heckendorn, D.O.

Cardiovascular Disease · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
1540 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 401, Sarasota, FL 34239
9419170060
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1932549839 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. Heckendorn 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. Heckendorn

Dr. Jason Heckendorn is a cardiovascular disease in Sarasota, FL, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Heckendorn performed 11,154 Medicare services across 7,721 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Heckendorn received a total of $5,992 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 247 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Heckendorn is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in FL$ $5,992 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
11,154
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for cardiovascular disease
7,721
Unique beneficiaries
$150
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~930 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test2,256$43$196
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,717$94$201
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead1,710$11$66
Echocardiogram, transthoracic1,190$140$973
Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries1,084$308$800
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow634$134$325
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician621$53$568
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress542$1,157$2,819
New patient office visit (45-59 min)238$121$316
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)161$51$134
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity148$62$142
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes103$10$55
Cardiac catheterization96$218$2,660
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional87$17$42
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access71$12$100
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity71$103$271
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional68$19$64
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional67$627$1,500
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose62$85$300
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report35$83$581
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers35$14$112
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function35$2$129
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect31$329$722
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts30$131$272
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat27$85$339
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional20$47$350
Coronary stent placement15$463$939
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.
12.6% high complexity
36.9% medium
50.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,992
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $856/year across 7 years
Top 35% in FL for cardiovascular disease
31
Companies
247
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
$5,869 (97.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$123 (2.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$665
2023
$854
2022
$1,022
2021
$500
2020
$170
2019
$1,580
2018
$1,201

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,076
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$630
Abbott Laboratories
$517
Inari Medical, Inc.
$495
PFIZER INC.
$471
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$436
Amgen Inc.
$394
Boston Scientific Corporation
$355
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$261
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$193
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$170
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$139
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$136
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$135
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$123
ABIOMED
$60
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$51
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$39
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$37
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$33
CVRx, Inc.
$27
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$25
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Philips North America LLC
$16
Preventice Services, LLC
$12
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$12
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$0
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (CK7) Extended Holter · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CardioMEMS HF System · Diamondback Coronary · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FlowTriever · GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Impella · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LOTUS EDGE · LifeVest · MULTAQ · ONPATTRO · OPTIMIZER · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESONATE · Repatha · Resolute · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZIO XT Patch
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $54 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
79
Per 100K population
17.6
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Heckendorn is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Heckendorn experienced with regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Heckendorn performed 2,256 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test 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. Heckendorn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Heckendorn received a total of $5,992 from 31 companies across 247 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. Heckendorn's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Sarasota?
Dr. Heckendorn's average Medicare payment per service is $150. 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. Heckendorn) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →