JAMES HERON MD – NPI #1013964840
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JAMES HERON is a physician located in WELLINGTON, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1013964840 to JAMES HERON on May 27, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 20, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES HERON below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES HERON

NPI Number
1013964840
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES HERON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8440 LAKE WORTH RD STE 240
WELLINGTON, FL 33467
Phone: (561) 433-0500 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
5401 S Congress Ave
#218
Atlantis, FL 33462-6635
Phone: (561) 968-0307
Fax: (561) 968-7673
Mailing address
7593 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD STE 220
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437-6162
Phone: (561) 649-7000 Fax: (561) 964-4603
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 15, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES HERON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidFL268096300
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 FL ME85170

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN - Graduated 1993
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES HERON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      800 MEADOWS RD
      BOCA RATON, FL 33486
    • HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL
      5301 S CONGRESS AVE
      ATLANTIS, FL 33462
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • APPLETON HOME HEALTH SERVICES LLC
      1708 CORPORATE DR STE B
      BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426

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