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- 4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 220, Torrance, CA 90503
About Dr. Heeg
Michael C. Heeg, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Torrance, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Michael trained at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 2,942 Medicare patients across 25,305 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1972555142.
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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
- (310) 944-9393
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4201 TORRANCE BLVD STE 220
Torrance, CA 90503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
25,305 services · 2,942 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
2,146 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
49 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
50 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,739 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,015 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
409 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
405 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
247 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
237 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Other eye doctors in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Temple University School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael C. Heeg?
Michael C. Heeg is an eye doctor in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Michael C. Heeg's address?
Michael C. Heeg is listed at 4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 220, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael C. Heeg?
The number on file is (310) 944-9393. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael C. Heeg's NPI number?
Michael C. Heeg's National Provider Identifier is 1972555142. 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 Michael C. Heeg train?
Michael C. Heeg attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael C. Heeg been practicing?
Michael C. Heeg has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael C. Heeg perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael C. Heeg performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael C. Heeg confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael C. Heeg. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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