Quick answers
- Does Christopher D. Heitland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher D. Heitland 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 Christopher D. Heitland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 324 Original Medicare patients and 2,105 services for Christopher D. Heitland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher D. Heitland's NPI number?
- 1619089349. 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 Christopher D. Heitland, 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 | 324 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,105 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,030 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)480 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)318 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)91 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)52 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety66%
- Arthritis52%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia49%
Hospitals where Christopher D. Heitland works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher D. Heitland 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.
- College Hospital Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050543
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher D. Heitland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2220 E Fruit St, Suite 216Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 358‑0457
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Santa Ana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Ana, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619089349 |
| 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