2026 NPPES data Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1598780363 MD
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KATHERINE HEIN, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in NATICK, Massachusetts. 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 86
Industry payments
$18.62
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHERINE HEIN, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NATICK, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 51 claims across 24 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $18.62 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHERINE HEIN, MD filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NATICK, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KATHERINE HEIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KATHERINE HEIN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2006

NPI 1598780363

Primary specialty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Niche

2,352 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

51 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 86

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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).

KATHERINE HEIN, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in NATICK, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1598780363. 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.

KATHERINE HEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 117 W CENTRAL STREET, NATICK, MA, 01760, with a listed phone of (508) 875-7777. NPI 1598780363 was issued on 07/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEIN 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 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.0%. 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.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,352 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 86 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

117 W CENTRAL STREET
NATICK, MA 01760

Provider Details

NPI 1598780363
Specialty Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/13/2006

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 KATHERINE HEIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$19

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KATHERINE HEIN, MD. To verify KATHERINE HEIN, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

51
Total Claims
$174
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
53
Total Day Supply
387
Generic Drug Cost
$164
Opioid Claims
26 (51.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.58
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 17, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydromorphone Hcl
11

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

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How KATHERINE HEIN, MD fits within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

2,352
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
54
States with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE HEIN, MD's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 86.

Nearby Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE HEIN, MD's specialty?
KATHERINE HEIN, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in NATICK, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does KATHERINE HEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE HEIN, MD wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174 in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHERINE HEIN, MD located?
KATHERINE HEIN, MD is located at 117 W CENTRAL STREET, NATICK, MA, 01760. Phone: (508) 875-7777.
What is KATHERINE HEIN, MD's NPI number?
KATHERINE HEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598780363, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does KATHERINE HEIN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHERINE HEIN, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.0%.
How many Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,352 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE HEIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE HEIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydromorphone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE HEIN, MD accept Medicare?
KATHERINE HEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE HEIN, MD's credentials?
KATHERINE HEIN, MD's NPI is 1598780363 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.

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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