Quick answers
- Does Gene G. Heard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gene G. Heard 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 Gene G. Heard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 278 Original Medicare patients and 5,516 services for Gene G. Heard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gene G. Heard's NPI number?
- 1760595847. 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 Gene G. Heard, 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 | 278 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,516 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,120 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,722 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9966)274 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)144 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)57 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gene G. Heard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8933 Activity RdSan Diego, CA 92126 (858) 499‑2600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gene G. Heard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc884 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760595847 |
| 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