Quick answers
- Does Russell Heerkens accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Russell Heerkens may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Russell Heerkens see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 1,221 services for Russell Heerkens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell Heerkens's NPI number?
- 1851027999. 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 Russell Heerkens, 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,221 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)639 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)531 services
- Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes (97166)13 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia75%
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell Heerkens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 170 Murray StAuburn, NY 13021 (718) 627‑8100
- 274 Tompkins StCortland, NY 13045 (607) 756‑9886
- 2981 Town Ctr RdBaldwinsville, NY 13027 (718) 627‑8100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell Heerkens as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Achieve Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy of Brooklyn PLLC18 clinicians in the group
- Goldwyn and Boyland Physical Therapy, PC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, New York →
Other occupational therapists in Auburn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Auburn, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Achieve Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy of Brooklyn PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851027999 |
| 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