Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HECK
Christopher Andrew Heck, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Hoover, AL. Christopher is a 2001 graduate of University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Christopher is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine and orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 545 Medicare patients across 640 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 985-4111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY
Hoover, AL 35244
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
640 services · 545 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
48 |
| Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | Procedure | 22558 |
29 |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | Procedure | 20939 |
22 |
| Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc | Procedure | 22585 |
19 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
13 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
13 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure | Procedure | 61783 |
12 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
137 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
93 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
35 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Hoover 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Heck?
Dr. Heck is an orthopedic surgeon in Hoover, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Heck's address?
Dr. Heck is listed at 4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY, Hoover, AL 35244. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heck?
The number on file is (205) 985-4111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Heck's NPI number?
Dr. Heck's National Provider Identifier is 1245315308. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Heck train?
Dr. Heck attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Heck been practicing?
Dr. Heck has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Heck perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Heck performs procedures including insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc and aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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