2026 NPPES data Nuclear Medicine Physician NPI 1861447245 M.D.
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THOMAS HESTON, M.D.

Nuclear Medicine Physician in KELLOGG, Idaho. 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
114
Medicare Part D claims · Nuclear Medicine Physician avg: 881
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS HESTON, M.D. is a Nuclear Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KELLOGG, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 114 claims .

What stands out: THOMAS HESTON, M.D. filed 114 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KELLOGG, Idaho. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS HESTON, M.D. 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).

THOMAS HESTON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2006

NPI 1861447245

Primary specialty

Nuclear Medicine Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

114 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 881

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Nuclear Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Nuclear Medicine Physician share within Idaho

1. Nuclear Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nuclear Medicine Physician share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nuclear Medicine 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).

THOMAS HESTON, M.D. is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider practicing in KELLOGG, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1861447245. 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.

THOMAS HESTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 25 JACOBS GULCH RD, KELLOGG, ID, 83837, with a listed phone of (208) 783-1267. NPI 1861447245 was issued on 05/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HESTON 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 114 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K 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.

Nuclear Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 881 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

25 JACOBS GULCH RD
KELLOGG, ID 83837

Provider Details

NPI 1861447245
Specialty Nuclear Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

114
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
177
Total Day Supply
5,290
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
15
Pantoprazole Sodium
15
Sertraline Hcl
14

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

Nuclear Medicine Physician Overview

How THOMAS HESTON, M.D. fits within the Nuclear Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

913
Nuclear Medicine Physician Providers in US
48
States with Nuclear Medicine Physician
881
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS HESTON, M.D.'s 114 claims are below the specialty average of 881.

Nearby Nuclear Medicine Physician Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Nuclear Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS HESTON, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS HESTON, M.D. specializes in Nuclear Medicine Physician and practices in KELLOGG, Idaho. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS HESTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS HESTON, M.D. wrote 114 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS HESTON, M.D. located?
THOMAS HESTON, M.D. is located at 25 JACOBS GULCH RD, KELLOGG, ID, 83837. Phone: (208) 783-1267.
What is THOMAS HESTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS HESTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861447245, issued on 05/23/2006.
How many Nuclear Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Nuclear Medicine Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Nuclear Medicine Physician provider writes 881 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS HESTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS HESTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS HESTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS HESTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 114 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 THOMAS HESTON, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS HESTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1861447245 with credentials M.D.. 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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