Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Heck, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Hoover, AL

  • NPI 1245315308
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4517 Southlake Pkwy
Hoover, AL 352443280
(205) 985-4111

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 19, 2023
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #MD.28057
Medicaid (3)
AL #009911172 · AL #009911091 · AL #000103271

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245315308. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,397
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$176,889
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 3,540 55 $22
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 172 130 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 163 137 $80
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 111 97 $24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 68 68 $154
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 66 61 $13
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 46 45 $156
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 43 42 $112
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 39 31 $36
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 31 22 $198

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 197. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$23,139
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alphatec Spine, Inc 20 $20,967.22
Carlsmed, Inc. 4 $715.46
Life Spine, Inc. 2 $622.12
Boston Scientific Corporation 10 $323.88
Amgen Inc. 2 $148.78
Providence Medical Technology, Inc. 1 $101.10
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $99.32
SI-BONE, INC. 1 $49.72
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 2 $44.90
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. 1 $21.42
Nevro Corp. 1 $16.78
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $14.15
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $14.03

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$11,281
Consulting Fee
$9,125
Food and Beverage
$2,733

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
184
Patients
150
Total drug cost
$1,338
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 71 66 $456
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 47 36 $371
Methocarbamol Generic 24 11 $98
Naproxen Generic 24 20 $216
Methylprednisolone Generic 18 17 $196

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Heck's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Heck practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Hoover, AL.
Where does Dr. Christopher Heck practice?
Dr. Christopher Heck practices at 4517 Southlake Pkwy, Hoover, AL 352443280. Office phone: 2059854111.
What is Dr. Christopher Heck's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Heck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245315308, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Heck accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Heck accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Heck commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.