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Medical Toxicology

Kennon J. Heard, MD

Works at hospitals in Highlands Ranch, CO · Aurora, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Kennon J. Heard, MD is a medical toxicologist at 12605 E 16th Ave, Uchealth Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kennon J. Heard had 313 Original Medicare patients and 340 services. NPI 1922191378. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kennon J. Heard, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kennon J. Heard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kennon J. 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 Kennon J. Heard see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 313 Original Medicare patients and 340 services for Kennon J. Heard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kennon J. Heard's NPI number?
1922191378. 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 Kennon J. 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 patients313
Services billed to Medicare340
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)155 services
  2. Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)62 services
  3. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)35 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)34 services
  5. Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)21 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 cholesterol68%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Depression40%
  • Chronic kidney disease40%
  • Anxiety38%

Hospitals where Kennon J. Heard works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kennon J. Heard 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kennon J. Heard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kennon J. Heard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Physicians Incorporated3,215 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, CO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University Physicians Incorporated

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922191378
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians