Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Heffernan, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lakewood, WA
- NPI 1972915627
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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7308 Bridgeport Way W Ste 201
Lakewood, WA 984998000
(253) 582-7257
fax (253) 582-1617 - Additional location
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1724 W Union Ave Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 984052099
(253) 830-5200
fax (253) 752-1160 - Additional location
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2727 Hollycroft St Ste 410
Gig Harbor, WA 983351369
(253) 358-4002
fax (253) 358-4015
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 14, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD60968447
- Medicaid
- WA #2154663
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972915627. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,238
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$103,037
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 352 | 61 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 310 | 183 | $88 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 243 | 131 | $35 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 80 | 60 | $67 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 69 | 63 | $127 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 60 | 60 | $165 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 30 | 30 | $108 | |
23472 |
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | 25 | 24 | $1,377 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 25 | 20 | $42 | |
73080 |
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 21 | 14 | $33 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$88
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthofix Medical, Inc. | 1 | $24.20 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $23.94 | |
| Linvatec Corporation | 1 | $23.26 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 1 | $16.97 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
142
Patients
51
Total drug cost
$1,290
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 79 | 51 | $939 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 27 | 0 | $210 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 25 | 0 | $68 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 11 | 0 | $74 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Heffernan's medical specialty?
Dr. John Heffernan practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Lakewood, WA.
Where does Dr. John Heffernan practice?
Dr. John Heffernan practices at 7308 Bridgeport Way W Ste 201, Lakewood, WA 984998000. Office phone: 2535827257.
What is Dr. John Heffernan's NPI?
Dr. John Heffernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972915627, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Heffernan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Heffernan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Heffernan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.