Physician Profile
Richard D. Heater, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Heater
Based in Sacramento, CA, Richard D. Heater, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Richard graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1968. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 40 services to 40 patients. The services billed most often include replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it — free, and no identity document with a practice or institutional email.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (916) 733-5049
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2801 K STREET SUITE 330
Sacramento, CA 95816
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
40 services · 40 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons 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 orthopaedic surgeons in Sacramento 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1968 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 1
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard D. Heater's specialty?
Richard D. Heater is an orthopaedic surgeon in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard D. Heater?
Richard D. Heater is listed at 2801 K Street Suite 330, Sacramento, CA 95816. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard D. Heater?
The number on file is (916) 733-5049. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard D. Heater?
Richard D. Heater's National Provider Identifier is 1164523569. 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 Richard D. Heater's education?
Richard D. Heater attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1968. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard D. Heater have?
Richard D. Heater has 58 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1968, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard D. Heater known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard D. Heater performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard D. Heater's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard D. Heater. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.