Quick answers
- Does Christa N. Heckman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christa N. Heckman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christa N. Heckman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 106 Original Medicare patients and 432 services for Christa N. Heckman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christa N. Heckman's NPI number?
- 1316022684. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christa N. Heckman, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 106 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 432 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)88 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)49 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)39 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)39 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (85027)35 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Atrial fibrillation71%
- Heart failure64%
- Arthritis55%
Hospitals where Christa N. Heckman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christa N. Heckman at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- M Health Fairview St John's HospitalMaplewood, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240210
- M Health Fairview Woodwinds HospitalWoodbury, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240213
Practice locations
Addresses where Christa N. Heckman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1575 Beam AveMaplewood, MN 55109
- 1600 Saint Johns Blvd, Suite 200Maplewood, MN 55109 (651) 326‑4327
- 1700 University Ave WSaint Paul, MN 55104
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christa N. Heckman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- HealthEast Medical Research Institute649 clinicians in the group
- Fairview Specialty Services306 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Maplewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maplewood, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in HealthEast Medical Research Institute
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316022684 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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