Surgeon profile
Richard Heard, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Columbus, MS 39705NPI 1508029380
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
427 Medicare cases/yr
419 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy CPT 45380 | 172 | ≈ flat | 171 |
| Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) with Biopsy CPT 43239 | 151 | ▼ -12% | 147 |
| Colonoscopy with Polypectomy (Snare) CPT 45385 | 104 | ▲ +16% | 101 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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