MICHAEL M. HECKMAN M.D. – NPI #1922027507
Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
MICHAEL HECKMAN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922027507 to MICHAEL HECKMAN on July 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
MICHAEL M. HECKMAN
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 301
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240-1649 Phone: (210) 558-4600 Fax: (210) 558-4605
Identifiers for MICHAEL HECKMAN
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | TEXAS LICENSE NUMBER | TX | G5160 |
| medicaid | TX | 110228704 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207X00000X - Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary) |
TX | G5160 |
| 207XX0005X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine |
TX | G5160 |
| 174400000X - Specialist |
TX | G5160 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MICHAEL HECKMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- FOUNDATION SURGICAL HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO9522 HUEBNER ROAD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
- FOUNDATION SURGICAL HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO9522 HUEBNER ROAD
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