Dr. Christopher Heid, MD
Thoracic Surgery
11+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
4 locations
University Of Texas At Dallas
1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, Texas, 75235
(214) 905-3000
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas, 75390
(216) 648-0600
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas, 75390
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas, 75390
(214) 456-6746
About Dr. Christopher Heid
Christopher Heid, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Dallas, TX.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
11
Years Experience
4
Locations
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Class of 2015
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | S6637 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | |
| Texas | S6637 | Transplant Surgery | — |
| — | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Christopher Heid
With 11 years of practice, Dr. Christopher Heid is an established thoracic surgery provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 2015. Dr. currently practices across 4 facilities, including University Of Texas At Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487041075, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Christopher Heid as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 63 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 109 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Christopher Heid received $4K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$4K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Thoracic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 75390
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Christopher Heid
What does Dr. Christopher Heid specialize in?
Dr. Christopher Heid specializes in Thoracic Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Transplant Surgery and Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program.
Where does Dr. Christopher Heid practice?
Dr. Christopher Heid practices at University Of Texas At Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Dr. is also affiliated with 3 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Dr. Christopher Heid accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Christopher Heid accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 63 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Christopher Heid's NPI number?
Dr. Christopher Heid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487041075. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Christopher Heid been practicing?
Dr. Christopher Heid has approximately 11 years of practice experience, having graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 2015.