Heather Kimberly Mak, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Heather Kimberly Mak is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(619) 234-2158San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Heather Kimberly Mak, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 16+ years, working in independent practice. A Rutgers, Robert Woood Johnson Medical School graduate since 2010, she brings 16+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in San Diego16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 2302dNPPES updated 2020-02-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2602 1st Ave Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92103-6529

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.6%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)

Better than 81% of reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

46

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

45

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

584

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $90k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
35%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-23%)26%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

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 · 2010

    Rutgers, Robert Woood Johnson Medical School

  2. Board certified · Feb 2, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Rutgers, Robert Woood Johnson Medical School (Class of 2010)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

101 Market St Unit 419, San Diego, CA 92101-6800

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190099

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Heather Kimberly Mak

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Kimberly Mak for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Kimberly Mak

Dr. Mak is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 234-2158.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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