Physician Profile

Jacob S. Heng, MD, PhD

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About Dr. Heng

Based in San Diego, CA, Jacob S. Heng, MD, PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Jacob provided 397 services to 366 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2012

Specialty

Ophthalmology (Primary)
Ophthalmology (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

CA licenseA202735
MD licenseD97016
NPI1235699455
NPI issued03/22/2019

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

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Heng specialize in?

Dr. Heng 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

Where is Dr. Heng located?

Dr. Heng is listed at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Heng's phone number?

The number on file is (800) 926-8273. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Heng?

Dr. Heng's National Provider Identifier is 1235699455. 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. Heng go to medical school?

Dr. Heng attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Heng have?

Dr. Heng has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Heng do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Heng performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as photography of the retina 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 Dr. Heng's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Heng. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.