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LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C

Physician Assistant in WALKERSVILLE, Maryland. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 231 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$75.42
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C filed 1,712 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in WALKERSVILLE, Maryland, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$75.42
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.

LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,712 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2017

NPI 1154869378

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,712 117% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Physician Assistant share within Maryland

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 19 W FREDERICK ST, WALKERSVILLE, MD, 21793, with a listed phone of (301) 846-6336. NPI 1154869378 was issued on 02/08/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HECKHAUS 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 1,712 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 231 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $163K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

19 W FREDERICK ST
WALKERSVILLE, MD 21793

Provider Details

NPI 1154869378
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C 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.

PRIVIA CARE CENTER LLC
FREDERICK, MD

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 LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$75

Largest payer

SANOFI PASTEUR 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,712 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.

1,712
Total Claims
$163K
Total Drug Cost
231
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,990
Total Day Supply
115,302
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$125K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 65, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
213
Levothyroxine Sodium
102
Amlodipine Besylate
94
Lisinopril
78
Losartan Potassium
69
Hydrochlorothiazide
41
Omeprazole
41
Rosuvastatin Calcium
41
Metoprolol Succinate
36
Sertraline Hcl
34

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C's 1,712 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C's specialty?
LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WALKERSVILLE, Maryland. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C wrote 1,712 Medicare Part D claims totaling $163K in drug costs for 231 beneficiaries.
Where is LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C located?
LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C is located at 19 W FREDERICK ST, WALKERSVILLE, MD, 21793. Phone: (301) 846-6336.
What is LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C's NPI number?
LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154869378, issued on 02/08/2017.
Does LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C accept Medicare?
LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,712 Part D claims and 231 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C's credentials?
LAUREN HECKHAUS, PA-C's NPI is 1154869378 with credentials PA-C. 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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