2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1225200165 D.O., PHARMD
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David Heger, D.O., PHARMD

Pharmacist in Muskegon, Michigan. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 225 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
41%
generic claims · 59% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.3/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$141.46
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

David Heger, D.O., PHARMD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.3/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,386 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.3/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
41%
generic prescribing
$141.46
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about David Heger, D.O., PHARMD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2008

NPI 1225200165

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,386 10× vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

MIPS final score

93.3/100 10.2 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Pharmacist share within Michigan

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Michigan

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pharmacist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pharmacist) — 93.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.3%
MIPS final score (Pharmacist) — 93.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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David Heger, D.O., PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding D.O., PHARMD credentials at 1500 E SHERMAN BLVD, Muskegon, MI, 49444, with a listed phone of (231) 672-3883. NPI 1225200165 was issued on 04/01/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Heger most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,386 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 225 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $569K in drug spend, split 59% brand-name and 41% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 54.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
Muskegon, MI 49444

Provider Details

NPI 1225200165
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials D.O., PHARMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/01/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.2888
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
54.4094
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where David Heger, D.O., PHARMD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Mercy Health Partners Sub-Specialty Services
Muskegon, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for David Heger, D.O., PHARMD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$141

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to David Heger, D.O., PHARMD. To verify David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

David Heger, D.O., PHARMD — brand share 59.0%
Specialty average (est.)

59% brand-name claims vs 41% generic, on 1,386 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,386
Total Claims
$569K
Total Drug Cost
225
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,752
Total Day Supply
45,547
Brand vs Generic
59% brand / 41% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$528K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Antibiotic Claims
196

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.48
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 95, 75-84: 77, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What David Heger, D.O., PHARMD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
219
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
158
Prednisone
132
Azithromycin
117
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
85
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
50
Advair Hfa
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
45
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
43
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
42
Fluticasone Propionate
39

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pharmacist Overview

How David Heger, D.O., PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's 1,386 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Heger.

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Michigan medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's specialty?
David Heger, D.O., PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Muskegon, Michigan. Credentials: D.O., PHARMD.
How much does David Heger, D.O., PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, David Heger, D.O., PHARMD wrote 1,386 Medicare Part D claims totaling $569K in drug costs for 225 beneficiaries.
What is David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's Medicare quality score?
David Heger, D.O., PHARMD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.3/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 54.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is David Heger, D.O., PHARMD located?
David Heger, D.O., PHARMD is located at 1500 E SHERMAN BLVD, Muskegon, MI, 49444. Phone: (231) 672-3883.
What is David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's NPI number?
David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225200165, issued on 04/01/2008.
Does David Heger, D.O., PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's prescribing is 59% brand-name and 41% generic drugs by claim count, with $528K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Heger, D.O., PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Heger, D.O., PHARMD accept Medicare?
David Heger, D.O., PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,386 Part D claims and 225 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's credentials?
David Heger, D.O., PHARMD's NPI is 1225200165 with credentials D.O., PHARMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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