Deborah O Heros, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Deborah O Heros is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Miami, FL with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Patients across FL can see Deborah O Heros, MD in person in Miami or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 571 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in FLSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Miami48+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4855dNPPES updated 2013-02-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1475 Nw 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136-1002

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.6%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)

Better than 74% of reporting doctors in Florida

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

127

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

86

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

545

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $909k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+18%)31%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1978

    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine

  2. 48 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1978)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 501329

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Deborah O Heros

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah O Heros for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Miami 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 Deborah O Heros

Dr. Heros is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Miami, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 243-3100.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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