Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Christopher W. Heichel work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher W. Heichel at 1 hospital: UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Christopher W. Heichel see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Christopher W. Heichel's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does Christopher W. Heichel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher W. Heichel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Christopher W. Heichel?
- (858) 249-6753, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Christopher W. Heichel's NPI number?
- 1083667307. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Christopher W. Heichel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher W. Heichel at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical CenterSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher W. Heichel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 9415 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 249‑6753
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher W. Heichel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083667307 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians