Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Heuer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Heuer 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 Richard J. Heuer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 250 services for Richard J. Heuer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Heuer's NPI number?
- 1497757439. 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 Richard J. Heuer, 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 | 114 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 250 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)40 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)19 services
- Harvest of vein using an endoscope (33508)16 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)13 services
- Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)11 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 disease59%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes53%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Richard J. Heuer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Heuer 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.
- King's Daughters' Medical CenterAshland, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180009
- Rivers HealthPoint Pleasant, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510012
- St Marys Medical CenterHuntington, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510007
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Heuer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2828 1st Ave, Suite 200Huntington, WV 25702 (304) 399‑7530
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Heuer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St. Mary's Medical Management, LLC88 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in West Virginia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Virginia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St. Mary's Medical Management, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497757439 |
| 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