Edwin Kevin Heist, MD PHD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Edwin Kevin Heist is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Edwin Kevin Heist, MD PHD has practiced internal medicine for 28+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine (class of 1998), he has been practicing for over 28 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Grb 109 Cardiac Unit Associates, Boston, MA 02114-2696
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
2,278
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
380
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $213k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.7k received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Edwin Kevin Heist's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Stanford University School of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Stanford University School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
Po Box 9142 Mass General Physician Organization, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Edwin Kevin Heist
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edwin Kevin Heist for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Boston 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 Edwin Kevin Heist
NPI records show Dr. Heist as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 726-8514.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Edwin Kevin Heist
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Grb 109 Cardiac Unit Associates, Boston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing Address
Po Box 9142 Mass General Physician Organization, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142
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