Surgeon profile

Christopher Heichel, M.D.

Ophthalmology · San Diego, CA 92103NPI 1083667307

Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources

Contactverified live in NPPES · Jul 8, 2026

Active NPIUCSD MEDICAL CENTER, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103☎ 858-534-6290

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Operates atCMS affiliations, refreshed monthly

UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR · SAN DIEGO, CA

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Tracked procedure volumes

Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.

267 Medicare cases/yr

190 patients

2 procedures

Procedure	Cases	Trend	Patients
Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982	178	≈ flat	112
YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821	89	▲ +16%	78

CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.

$64 total received, 2025

3 payments

2 manufacturer relationships on file

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