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- Dalton location main office
1504 N Thornton Ave Ste 107, Dalton, GA 30720 - Calhoun location
398 Curtis Pkwy NE, Calhoun, GA 30701 - Dalton location
1107 Memorial Dr Ste 201, Dalton, GA 30720
About Dr. Heldzinger
Derek Heldzinger, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Dalton, GA specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 1,135 services to 635 patients. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1336442037.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (706) 226-1565
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1504 N THORNTON AVE STE 107
Dalton, GA 30720
398 Curtis Pkwy NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
1107 Memorial Dr Ste 201
Dalton, GA 30720
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,135 services · 635 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
60 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
447 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
130 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
112 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
74 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
63 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
55 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for influenza virus | Lab test | 87400 |
48 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
43 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
42 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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 family doctors at this location 1
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Dalton 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Derek Heldzinger's specialty?
Derek Heldzinger is a family doctor in Dalton, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Derek Heldzinger?
Derek Heldzinger is listed at 1504 N Thornton Ave Ste 107, Dalton, GA 30720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Derek Heldzinger?
The number on file is (706) 226-1565. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Derek Heldzinger?
Derek Heldzinger's National Provider Identifier is 1336442037. 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
What is Derek Heldzinger's education?
Derek Heldzinger attended Other, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Derek Heldzinger have?
Derek Heldzinger has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Derek Heldzinger known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek Heldzinger provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Derek Heldzinger's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek Heldzinger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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