Quick answers
- Does Kathryn M. Hecklinski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathryn M. Hecklinski 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 Kathryn M. Hecklinski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 140 services for Kathryn M. Hecklinski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathryn M. Hecklinski's NPI number?
- 1760125165. 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 Kathryn M. Hecklinski, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 140 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
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%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathryn M. Hecklinski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 343 E 90th DrMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 207‑6100
- 4010 S Ironwood Dr, Vertis Therapy|grand EmeraldSouth Bend, IN 46614 (574) 216‑4510
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathryn M. Hecklinski as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthpro Heritage Rehab and Fitness LLC969 clinicians in the group
- Creative Health Care Management LLC85 clinicians in the group
- Serene Stays LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other speech-language pathologists in Merrillville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merrillville, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthpro Heritage Rehab and Fitness LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760125165 |
| 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
- 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