Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Mark Heckel, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Gastonia, NC
- NPI 1295722767
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2555 Court Dr, Suite 200
Gastonia, NC 280542134
(704) 867-2141
fax (704) 867-2308 - Mailing address
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2240 Remount RD
Gastonia, NC 280544725
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 13, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- Medicaid (2)
- SC #N0020A · NC #5900742
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295722767. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,144
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$195,962
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 337 | 246 | $120 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 225 | 57 | $56 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 177 | 177 | $66 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 170 | 170 | $178 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 147 | 82 | $75 | |
A9502 |
Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose | 138 | 69 | $110 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 111 | 111 | $13 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 99 | 99 | $288 | |
93296 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 96 | 43 | $20 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 80 | 77 | $124 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Gastonia Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$77
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 2 | $26.84 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $25.60 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $24.60 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,435
Patients
632
Total drug cost
$253,854
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 331 | 102 | $2,042 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 298 | 81 | $4,687 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 279 | 65 | $3,601 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 275 | 50 | $223,539 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 211 | 60 | $2,400 |
| Warfarin Sodium | Generic | 155 | 35 | $2,313 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 140 | 38 | $929 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 138 | 31 | $1,260 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 118 | 35 | $918 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 113 | 31 | $2,318 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mark Heckel's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Heckel practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Mark Heckel practice?
Dr. Mark Heckel practices at 2555 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280542134. Office phone: 7048672141.
What is Dr. Mark Heckel's NPI?
Dr. Mark Heckel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295722767, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mark Heckel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mark Heckel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Heckel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2785); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.