Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Heacock, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Asheville, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Heacock
Dr. Michael Heacock is a gastroenterology specialist in Asheville, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Heacock performed 9,131 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Heacock received a total of $4,276 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Heacock 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in NC
$4,276 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,131
Medicare services
Top 4% in NC for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vedolizumab infusion (Entyvio) This procedure involves the administration of vedolizumab via injection. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
6,603 | $17 | $35 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
832 | $26 | $140 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
498 | $36 | $100 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
286 | $48 | $150 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
161 | $203 | $1,800 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
115 | $70 | $400 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
113 | $62 | $1,350 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
72 | $92 | $2,000 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
66 | $37 | $250 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
62 | $37 | $200 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
45 | $98 | $500 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
32 | $99 | $400 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
30 | $97 | $800 |
| Esophageal motility study A test that evaluates the movement and function of the esophagus. |
29 | $158 | $700 |
| 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 | $59 | $300 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
23 | $37 | $300 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
21 | $21 | $100 |
| 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. |
20 | $126 | $600 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
16 | $48 | $200 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
16 | $176 | $1,000 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
15 | $159 | $1,500 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
13 | $135 | $1,600 |
| Esophageal function monitoring via nasal tube This procedure involves prolonged monitoring and recording of esophageal function using a nasal tube equipped with an electrode. |
13 | $311 | $500 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
13 | $13 | $100 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
11 | $81 | $1,100 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
82.0% high complexity
2.9% medium
15.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,276
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $855/year across 5 years
Top 33% in NC for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
30
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$309
2023
$146
2022
$169
2021
$36
2018
$3,616
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$97
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$65
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$29
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$26
Olympus America Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$16
Top 3 companies account for 64.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$3,605
ABBVIE INC.
$207
Medtronic, Inc.
$126
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$79
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$70
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$29
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$27
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$26
Olympus America Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$16
Celgene Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 92.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CREON · ENDOFLIP · ESD - Core Endoscopy · EndoClot PHS · INSPIRA · LINZESS · Linzess · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUFLAVE · TREMFYA · VOQUEZNA · XIFAXAN · ZEPOSIA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
42
County median income
$70,578
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
4.8 mi
4.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Heacock is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NC), with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Heacock experienced with vedolizumab infusion (entyvio)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Heacock performed 6,603 vedolizumab infusion (entyvio) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Heacock receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Heacock received a total of $4,276 from 13 companies across 30 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Heacock's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Asheville?
Dr. Heacock's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Heacock) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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