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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Alex J. Heard, MD

Sees patients in Palo Alto, CA · California

Summary

Alex J. Heard, MD (Critical Care (Intensivists)) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Palo Alto, CA. NPI 1407411200. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alex J. Heard, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Critical Care (Intensivists)Primary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
7Years since medical school (graduated 2019)
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Alex J. Heard see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Palo Alto, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Alex J. Heard's specialty?
Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists) as the primary specialty, and also Pulmonary Disease.
Does Alex J. Heard accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Alex J. Heard may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is Alex J. Heard's NPI number?
1407411200. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alex J. Heard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2019
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407411200
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians