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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HELLER
Based in Edison, NJ, James Norman Heller, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. James graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1972. James is also listed as specialising in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic).
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Common questions
What is Dr. Heller's specialty?
Dr. Heller is a thoracic surgeon in Edison, NJ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
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Where can I find Dr. Heller?
Dr. Heller is listed at 98 JAMES ST SUITE 100, Edison, NJ 08820. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Heller?
The number on file is (732) 635-9300. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Heller?
Dr. Heller's National Provider Identifier is 1972546083. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Heller's medical education?
Dr. Heller attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1972. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Heller have?
Dr. Heller has 54 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1972, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Heller known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Heller the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (732) 635-9300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
98 JAMES ST SUITE 100
Edison, NJ 08820
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
150 services · 97 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
93 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
30 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
27 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 4
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Also at this address 4
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Other thoracic surgeons in Edison 3
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Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
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Class of 1972 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
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