Heather L Gornik, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Heather L Gornik is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Cleveland, OH with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across OH can see Heather L Gornik, MD in person in Cleveland or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (class of 1997), she has been practicing for over 29 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Federal MIPS score higher than 20% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.48/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.7%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
926
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
192
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
969
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $204k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 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
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
6000 West Creek Rd Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131-2139
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Heather L Gornik
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather L Gornik for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cleveland 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 Heather L Gornik
NPI records show Dr. Gornik as active with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 223-2273.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heather L Gornik
Practice Location
9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44139-0001
Mailing Address
6000 West Creek Rd Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131-2139
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