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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
455 Pinellas St, Suite 320
Clearwater, FL 337563369
(727) 446-2273
fax (727) 441-4966
Mailing address
Po Box 10744
Clearwater, FL 337578744

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$297

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.