Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Heather Buchholz, MD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Duluth, MN
- NPI 1457553661
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
920 E 1St St, Ste. 201
Duluth, MN 558052201
(218) 249-7930
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 25, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Minnesota #49936
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457553661. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,227
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$51,101
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 363 | 117 | $2 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 324 | 284 | $64 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 189 | 165 | $52 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 104 | 90 | $26 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 103 | 93 | $95 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 55 | 28 | $21 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 37 | 37 | $80 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 36 | 34 | $66 | |
11104 |
Punch biopsy, first skin growth | 16 | 16 | $44 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Duluth Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$52
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $18.63 | |
| Leo Pharma INC. | 1 | $18.22 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $14.99 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
912
Patients
505
Total drug cost
$862,549
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 234 | 134 | $7,350 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 121 | 99 | $1,792 |
| Nystatin | Generic | 119 | 67 | $1,691 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 98 | 65 | $7,218 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 55 | 35 | $1,775 |
| Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) | Brand | 35 | 0 | $154,997 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | Generic | 33 | 22 | $1,716 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 31 | 25 | $167 |
| Otezla (Apremilast) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $173,378 |
| Taltz Autoinjector (Ixekizumab) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $188,418 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Heather Buchholz's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Buchholz practices Dermatology Physician in Duluth, MN.
Where does Dr. Heather Buchholz practice?
Dr. Heather Buchholz practices at 920 E 1St St, Duluth, MN 558052201. Office phone: 2182497930.
What is Dr. Heather Buchholz's NPI?
Dr. Heather Buchholz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457553661, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Buchholz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Buchholz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Buchholz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.