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Dr. Wendell Heard
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1679790554
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1430 Tulane Ave # 8632
New Orleans, LA 701122632
(504) 988-5191
fax (504) 988-3872
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 12, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Louisiana #MD.205620 · Rhode Island #LP01011 · Illinois #036127990
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679790554. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
198
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$13,733
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 76 | 37 | $52 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 48 | 30 | $66 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 40 | 29 | $94 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 34 | 34 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$881
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 4 | $289.07 | |
| Miach Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1 | $175.05 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 2 | $141.11 | |
| Vericel Corporation | 3 | $129.74 | |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | 1 | $48.21 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | 2 | $27.69 | |
| Innovation Technologies Inc | 1 | $25.75 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 1 | $15.91 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $14.75 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 1 | $13.33 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Wendell Heard's medical specialty?
Dr. Wendell Heard practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Wendell Heard practice?
Dr. Wendell Heard practices at 1430 Tulane Ave # 8632, New Orleans, LA 701122632. Office phone: 5049885191.
What is Dr. Wendell Heard's NPI?
Dr. Wendell Heard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679790554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wendell Heard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wendell Heard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wendell Heard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.