Cathy Marie Heffner, M.D.
Cathy Marie Heffner is a Family Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cathy Marie Heffner, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Durham, NC. She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1648dNPPES updated 2021-11-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2511 Old Cornwallis Rd Suite 200, Durham, NC 27713-1869
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.22%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Prescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
569
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $33k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
$29 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Cathy Marie Heffner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 17, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Cathy Marie Heffner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cathy Marie Heffner for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Durham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cathy Marie Heffner
Dr. Heffner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 932-5700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cathy Marie Heffner
Practice Location
2511 Old Cornwallis Rd Suite 200, Durham, NC 27713-1869
Mailing Address
2511 Old Cornwallis Rd Suite 200, Durham, NC 27713-1869
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