2026 NPPES data Pediatric Endocrinology Physician NPI 1609820216 MD
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HOWARD HEINZE, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. 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
35
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Endocrinology Physician avg: 151
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD HEINZE, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LYNCHBURG, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 35 claims .

What stands out: HOWARD HEINZE, MD filed 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LYNCHBURG, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD HEINZE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HOWARD HEINZE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2006

NPI 1609820216

Primary specialty

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician

Niche

1,457 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

35 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 151

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Pediatric Endocrinology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician share within Virginia

1. Pediatric Endocrinology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Endocrinology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Endocrinology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Endocrinology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HOWARD HEINZE, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider practicing in LYNCHBURG, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1609820216. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOWARD HEINZE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2215 LANGHORNE RD, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24501, with a listed phone of (434) 948-4831. NPI 1609820216 was issued on 05/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEINZE 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 35 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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.

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,457 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 151 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

2215 LANGHORNE RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

Provider Details

NPI 1609820216
Specialty Pediatric Endocrinology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD HEINZE, MD 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.

HORIZON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
LYNCHBURG, VA

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

35
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
35
Total Day Supply
352
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
42.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
30

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

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Overview

How HOWARD HEINZE, MD fits within the Pediatric Endocrinology Physician landscape nationally.

1,457
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Endocrinology Physician
151
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD HEINZE, MD's 35 claims are below the specialty average of 151.

Nearby Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Pediatric Endocrinology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD HEINZE, MD's specialty?
HOWARD HEINZE, MD specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology Physician and practices in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does HOWARD HEINZE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD HEINZE, MD wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD HEINZE, MD located?
HOWARD HEINZE, MD is located at 2215 LANGHORNE RD, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24501. Phone: (434) 948-4831.
What is HOWARD HEINZE, MD's NPI number?
HOWARD HEINZE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609820216, issued on 05/19/2006.
How many Pediatric Endocrinology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,457 Pediatric Endocrinology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider writes 151 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD HEINZE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD HEINZE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD HEINZE, MD accept Medicare?
HOWARD HEINZE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD HEINZE, MD's credentials?
HOWARD HEINZE, MD's NPI is 1609820216 with credentials MD. 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.
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.

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

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