Dr. Richard Heard, MD
600 Leigh DR, Columbus, MS 39705 • +1-765-555-6578
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbus Percentiles
NPI #1508029380 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Dr. Richard Heard, MD (NPI #1508029380) practices Gastroenterology in Columbus, MS (39705) with sub-specialty concentration in 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 4,555 annual CMS services across 539 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (33.33th Columbus percentile) (-0.23σ vs MS state mean, 51.72th statewide percentile).
Dr. Heard's longitudinal care intensity (8.5 billed units per patient across 539 individuals) centers on 99214 (1685 annual units) and 45380 ($215–$294 cash range).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1508029380 (600 Leigh DR, Columbus) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 10-minute average reception wait and 4.52/5 biomarker openness.
Clinical background for Dr. Heard (MD, NPI #1508029380) includes accredited doctoral training (2012, 14 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across MS.
Compared against Columbus, MS Gastroenterology peers
4,555 annual services across 539 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MS Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 1,685 | 33.33th | $89 – $122 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 1,139 | 35.33th | $215 – $294 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 957 | 35.33th | $178 – $244 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 456 | 33.33th | $239 – $327 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 319 | 35.33th | $126 – $172 |
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Dr. Richard Heard, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Heard National Provider Identifier | NPI #1508029380 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (39705) |
| Dr. Heard Columbus CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (4,555 CMS svcs; Z -0.228σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MS Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Columbus, MS) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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