2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1306014626 PA-C
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Royce Heffington, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in Prescott Valley, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
221
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Industry payments
$268.65
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Royce Heffington, PA-C filed 221 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

221
Part D claims, 2023
$268.65
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.

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

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

221 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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 Royce Heffington, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2008

NPI 1306014626

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

221 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Surgical Physician Assistant - 0.4%Surgical Physician Assistant0.4%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:

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).

Royce Heffington, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3200 N WINDSONG DR, Prescott Valley, AZ, 86314, with a listed phone of (866) 974-2673. NPI 1306014626 was issued on 02/20/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Heffington 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 221 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

3200 N WINDSONG DR
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Provider Details

NPI 1306014626
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/20/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Royce Heffington, 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.

Center For Orthopedic Research And Education LLC
Sun City, AZ

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 Royce Heffington, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$269

Largest payer

Indivior 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

221
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
230
Total Day Supply
4,817
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
37 (16.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Royce Heffington, 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
Meloxicam
84
Diclofenac Sodium
32
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14
Tramadol Hcl
14
Ibuprofen
13
Ondansetron Hcl
12
Gabapentin
11

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How Royce Heffington, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

Royce Heffington, PA-C's 221 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Surgical Physician Assistant 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Royce Heffington, PA-C's specialty?
Royce Heffington, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Royce Heffington, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Royce Heffington, PA-C wrote 221 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is Royce Heffington, PA-C located?
Royce Heffington, PA-C is located at 3200 N WINDSONG DR, Prescott Valley, AZ, 86314. Phone: (866) 974-2673.
What is Royce Heffington, PA-C's NPI number?
Royce Heffington, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306014626, issued on 02/20/2008.
Does Royce Heffington, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Royce Heffington, PA-C had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Royce Heffington, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Royce Heffington, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Diclofenac Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Royce Heffington, PA-C accept Medicare?
Royce Heffington, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 221 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Royce Heffington, PA-C's credentials?
Royce Heffington, PA-C's NPI is 1306014626 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.