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- 38 Powel Ave, Newport, RI 02840
About Dr. Heffernan
John P. Heffernan, M.D. practices urology in Newport, RI. John is a 1986 graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 2,670 services to 2,105 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and automated urinalysis test. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649243643.
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
- (401) 847-2418
- Email not available
Practice Locations
38 POWEL AVE
Newport, RI 02840
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,670 services · 2,105 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
236 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
111 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | Procedure | 51703 |
87 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
58 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
20 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
78 | More often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 6
Providers in RI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is John P. Heffernan's specialty?
John P. Heffernan is an urologist in Newport, RI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find John P. Heffernan?
John P. Heffernan is listed at 38 Powel Ave, Newport, RI 02840. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact John P. Heffernan?
The number on file is (401) 847-2418. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John P. Heffernan?
John P. Heffernan's National Provider Identifier is 1649243643. 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 John P. Heffernan's education?
John P. Heffernan attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John P. Heffernan have?
John P. Heffernan has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is John P. Heffernan known for?
According to Medicare billing data, John P. Heffernan performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and complicated insertion of bladder tube; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy 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
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John P. Heffernan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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