2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1346227816 MD
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KIRK HEYNE, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. 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 · 161 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$281.89
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KIRK HEYNE, MD filed 1,021 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in HOUSTON, Texas, prescribing 78% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

KIRK HEYNE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,021 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KIRK HEYNE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KIRK HEYNE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/27/2005

NPI 1346227816

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,021 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Texas

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hematology & Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology & Oncology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology 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).

KIRK HEYNE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6445 MAIN ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 441-9948. NPI 1346227816 was issued on 12/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEYNE 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 1,021 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.4 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%. 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.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

6445 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Provider Details

NPI 1346227816
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/27/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIRK HEYNE, 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.

HOUSTON METHODIST SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS
HOUSTON, TX
TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC
HOUSTON, TX

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 KIRK HEYNE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$282

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KIRK HEYNE, MD. To verify KIRK HEYNE, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KIRK HEYNE, MD — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,021 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.

1,021
Total Claims
$2.4M
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,347
Total Day Supply
35,022
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$273K
Opioid Claims
113 (11.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.92
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 47, 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 KIRK HEYNE, MD 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
56
Prednisone
47
Ondansetron Hcl
45
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
36
Abiraterone Acetate
35
Potassium Chloride
35
Duloxetine Hcl
34
Promethazine Hcl
33
Eliquis
Apixaban
31
Pantoprazole Sodium
29

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How KIRK HEYNE, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

KIRK HEYNE, MD's 1,021 claims are above the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRK HEYNE, MD's specialty?
KIRK HEYNE, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does KIRK HEYNE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRK HEYNE, MD wrote 1,021 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.4M in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
Where is KIRK HEYNE, MD located?
KIRK HEYNE, MD is located at 6445 MAIN ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 441-9948.
What is KIRK HEYNE, MD's NPI number?
KIRK HEYNE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346227816, issued on 12/27/2005.
Does KIRK HEYNE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRK HEYNE, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.1M in brand drug costs.
Does KIRK HEYNE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KIRK HEYNE, MD had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIRK HEYNE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRK HEYNE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRK HEYNE, MD accept Medicare?
KIRK HEYNE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,021 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRK HEYNE, MD's credentials?
KIRK HEYNE, MD's NPI is 1346227816 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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