Dana Heins, CNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Patients across MN can see Dana Heins, CNP in person in Blue Earth or via virtual visit — no travel required. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1200dNPPES updated 2023-01-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Contact & Location
Practice Location
515 S Moore St, Blue Earth, MN 56013-2158
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.6%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
72
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
141
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
993
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $269k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-30%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Dana Heins's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.65 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 22, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Dana Heins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dana Heins for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Blue Earth 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 Dana Heins
NPI records show Dr. Heins as active with telehealth listed in Blue Earth, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 526-3273.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dana Heins
Practice Location
515 S Moore St, Blue Earth, MN 56013-2158
Mailing Address
515 S Moore St, Blue Earth, MN 56013-2158
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