Physician Profile
Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Heichel
Based in San Diego, CA, Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 1,672 services to 1,453 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, ct scan of cornea, and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 534-6290
- Email not available
Practice Locations
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER 200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE MC 8201
San Diego, CA 92103
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,672 services · 1,453 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
178 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
89 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
16 | |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
132 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
295 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
166 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
114 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
74 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of front third of eye | Treatment | 92132 |
16 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
388 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
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.
Other eye doctors in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1999 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel?
Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel is an eye doctor in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel's address?
Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel is listed at Ucsd Medical Center 200 West Arbor Drive Mc 8201, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel?
The number on file is (858) 534-6290. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel?
Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel's National Provider Identifier is 1083667307. 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 Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel train?
Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel attended Other, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel have?
Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel performs procedures including complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as ct scan of cornea and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher WILLIAM DANA Heichel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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