Heather Lynn Osborn-Heaford, MD

Critical Care Medicine

Internal Medicine

Heather Lynn Osborn-Heaford is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Grand Rapids, MI with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE

(616) 267-8244Grand Rapids, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Heather Lynn Osborn-Heaford, MD has practiced internal medicine for 21+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Michigan Medical School (class of 2005), she has been practicing for over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, heart failure, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 35 Internal Medicine providers in MISee all Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 733dNPPES updated 2024-05-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4100 Lake Dr Se Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8292

Fax: (616) 267-7272
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan

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

Medicare Patients

51

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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, Heart Failure, and High Cholesterol.

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+49%)71%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+49%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+23%)57%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+19%)53%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)53%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+33%)53%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$156 received from industry

16 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Heather Lynn Osborn-Heaford's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2005

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. Board certified · May 19, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207RC0200X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 2005)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

100 Michigan St Ne Mc 845, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560

Differs from practice location

Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Heather Lynn Osborn-Heaford

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Lynn Osborn-Heaford for blood pressure monitoring, heart failure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Grand Rapids 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 Lynn Osborn-Heaford

Dr. Osborn-Heaford is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Rapids, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (616) 267-8244.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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