Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Keith Heier, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Carrollton, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
4780 N JOSEY LN, Carrollton, TX 75010
9724921334
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1821013020 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Heier

Dr. Keith Heier is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Carrollton, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Heier performed 2,025 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Heier received a total of $995,937 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 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. Heier 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.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 31% volume in TX $995,937 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,025
Medicare services
Top 31% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$41
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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
532 $0 $10
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
445 $23 $75
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.
211 $63 $200
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.
202 $84 $300
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
198 $27 $80
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.
120 $102 $450
Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies
Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient.
104 $38 $128
Short leg cast application
Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing.
56 $60 $274
Correction of toe joint deformity
A surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a toe joint. This involves realigning the joint structure to restore proper function and appearance.
48 $170 $1,846
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
38 $41 $187
X-ray of foot, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints.
26 $21 $65
Removal of deep implant from bone
A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone.
23 $183 $2,066
Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection
This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement.
11 $53 $200
Lengthening of calf muscle 11 $174 $1,550
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$995,937
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $142,277/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
181
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
$73,547
2023
$152,894
2022
$517,525
2021
$90,045
2020
$58,711
2019
$57,474
2018
$45,741

Payments by company (2024)

Linvatec Corporation
$68,055
International Life Sciences
$4,516
restor3d, inc.
$546
Stryker Corporation
$377
Bioventus LLC
$31
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Linvatec Corporation
$629,787
In2Bones USA, LLC
$333,258
4WEB, Inc.
$19,042
International Life Sciences
$8,016
Pylant Medical
$3,093
Stryker Corporation
$625
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$574
restor3d, inc.
$546
Bioventus LLC
$320
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$216
Medartis Inc.
$129
Xtant Medical Inc
$126
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$81
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$47
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$36
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$20
Medline Industries LP
$20
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
+4 STEMS · 5MS · ALLOFIBER · ALLOMATRIX · ALPHAVENT · APTUS · AUGMENT · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AVENGER RADIAL HEAD · Actishield · BIOBRACE 23MM · CARTIVA · COLINK MINI · COLINK PLATING SYSTEM · CoLag · CoLink · Durolane · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Exogen · Exparel · FLEXBAND · INBONE · INFINITY · INFINITY ADAPTIS · INVISION · Juggerknot-Foot & Ankle · Osteotomy Truss System · PROPHECY · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · QUANTUM · Quantum Total Ankle · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · Supartz · TriWay TTC Nail · Trinity Elite
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 →
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
306
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CARROLLTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Heier is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 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. Heier experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Heier performed 532 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Heier receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Heier received a total of $995,937 from 17 companies across 181 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. Heier's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Carrollton?
Dr. Heier's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Heier) 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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →