Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Heffernan, M.D.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1093791121
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
502 S M St
Tacoma, WA 984053728
(206) 212-2100
fax (206) 212-2194
Additional location
1101 Madison St, Suite 580
Seattle, WA 981041306
(206) 215-2052
fax (206) 215-2280
Mailing address
34719 6Th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 980038714

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 3, 2024
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00016843
Medicaid
WA #1777200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093791121. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
418
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$66,005
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 213 158 $60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 75 69 $94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 34 34 $120
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 26 25 $134
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 25 25 $924
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 21 21 $79
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 13 13 $806
67840 Removal of growth of eyelid 11 11 $304

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$67
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 3 $48.93
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $18.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$67

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
249
Patients
223
Total drug cost
$9,831
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 103 99 $1,139
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 97 75 $8,535
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 49 49 $157

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Heffernan's medical specialty?
Dr. John Heffernan practices Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. John Heffernan practice?
Dr. John Heffernan practices at 502 S M St, Tacoma, WA 984053728. Office phone: 2062122100.
What is Dr. John Heffernan's NPI?
Dr. John Heffernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093791121, 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: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.