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- 8933 Activity Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
About Dr. Heard
Gene G. Heard, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Diego, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Gene trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Gene provided 4,363 services to 227 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml. This provider record is associated with NPI 1760595847.
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
- (858) 653-6130
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8933 ACTIVITY RD
San Diego, CA 92126
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,363 services · 227 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
2,120 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
144 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | Billing code | Q9967 |
1,722 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | Billing code | Q9966 |
274 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 radiologists in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 4
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Gene G. Heard specialize in?
Gene G. Heard is a radiologist in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Gene G. Heard located?
Gene G. Heard is listed at 8933 Activity Rd, San Diego, CA 92126. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Gene G. Heard's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 653-6130. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gene G. Heard?
Gene G. Heard's National Provider Identifier is 1760595847. 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 Gene G. Heard train?
Gene G. Heard attended University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Gene G. Heard have?
Gene G. Heard has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Gene G. Heard do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Gene G. Heard performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance and injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Gene G. Heard's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gene G. Heard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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