Medicare Enrolled
Danielle Heck, AGPCNP-BC, MSN, RN
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care · The Colony, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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 Heck
Danielle Heck is a nurse practitioner - primary care in The Colony, TX, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Heck performed 2,268 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Heck received a total of $4,381 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 278 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 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$4,381 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,268
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for nurse practitioner - primary care
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
241 | $76 | $151 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
203 | $8 | $10 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
193 | $8 | $10 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 169 | $8 | $15 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
155 | $13 | $15 |
| 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. |
149 | $56 | $126 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
128 | $5 | $6 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
105 | $10 | $15 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
94 | $6 | $7 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
75 | $16 | $21 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
71 | $9 | $15 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
68 | $105 | $123 |
| Annual depression screening | 67 | $15 | $19 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
67 | $21 | $28 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
62 | $8 | $11 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
49 | $50 | $110 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
48 | $94 | $125 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
47 | $29 | $37 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
42 | $34 | $161 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
33 | $2 | $3 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
31 | $3 | $24 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
26 | $29 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
25 | $72 | $81 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
22 | $15 | $20 |
| Iron level test | 21 | $6 | $12 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
21 | $9 | $13 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
20 | $4 | $7 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
13 | $21 | $26 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
12 | $9 | $20 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
11 | $22 | $35 |
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 ↗$4,381
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,095/year across 4 years
Top 5% in TX for nurse practitioner - primary care
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
278
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
$1,303
2023
$1,180
2022
$1,265
2021
$633
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$231
Novo Nordisk Inc
$210
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$140
PFIZER INC.
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$54
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$50
Seqirus USA Inc
$49
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Dexcom, Inc.
$39
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$31
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Philips North America LLC
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$17
Nevro Corp.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$681
ABBVIE INC.
$635
Lilly USA, LLC
$445
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$350
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$286
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$224
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$167
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$139
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$103
PFIZER INC.
$98
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$97
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$95
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$70
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Seqirus USA Inc
$66
Genentech USA, Inc.
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Dexcom, Inc.
$39
Nevro Corp.
$32
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Inari Medical, Inc.
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
HeartFlow, Inc.
$23
Biogen, Inc.
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$21
Philips North America LLC
$21
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
Nurse practitioner - primary cares in nearby ZIP areas
154
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CARROLLTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
3.3 mi
3.3 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
Heck is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heck experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Heck performed 241 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Heck receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Heck received a total of $4,381 from 47 companies across 278 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 Heck's costs compare to other nurse practitioner - primary cares in The Colony?
Heck's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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 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 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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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.
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