Quick answers
- Does Brittany L. Heckel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brittany L. Heckel 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 Brittany L. Heckel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 202 services for Brittany L. Heckel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brittany L. Heckel's NPI number?
- 1497280226. 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 Brittany L. Heckel, 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 | 103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 202 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)48 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)28 services
- Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (64615)21 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)13 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)12 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure66%
- Depression60%
- Anxiety57%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Brittany L. Heckel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brittany L. Heckel 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.
- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390174
Practice locations
Addresses where Brittany L. Heckel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 900 Walnut St 2nd Floor, Jeff Hosp for NeuroPhiladelphia, PA 19107 (215) 955‑1234
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brittany L. Heckel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jefferson University Physicians1,531 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jefferson University Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497280226 |
| 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