Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Blaine Heric, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Clearwater, FL
- NPI 1912971946
- Accepts Medicare
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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455 Pinellas St, Suite 320
Clearwater, FL 337563369
(727) 446-2273
fax (727) 441-4966 - Mailing address
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Po Box 10744
Clearwater, FL 337578744
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 5, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME73348
- Medicaid
- FL #252274880
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912971946. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
135
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$63,486
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 26 | 26 | $17 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 22 | 22 | $164 | |
35600 |
Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure | 21 | 21 | $191 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 15 | 14 | $88 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 14 | 14 | $111 | |
33534 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts | 13 | 13 | $2,084 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 12 | 12 | $424 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 12 | 12 | $1,698 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$297
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 3 | $166.32 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 3 | $62.49 | |
| W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | 2 | $49.09 | |
| ABIOMED | 1 | $18.83 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
88
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$569
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 30 | 16 | $78 |
| Warfarin Sodium | Generic | 22 | 14 | $188 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $90 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $150 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Blaine Heric's medical specialty?
Dr. Blaine Heric practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Clearwater, FL.
Where does Dr. Blaine Heric practice?
Dr. Blaine Heric practices at 455 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 337563369. Office phone: 7274462273.
What is Dr. Blaine Heric's NPI?
Dr. Blaine Heric's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912971946, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Blaine Heric accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Blaine Heric accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Blaine Heric commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure (HCPCS 35600). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.