Matthew Trace Heard, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Matthew Trace Heard is a Physician Assistant based in Montrose, CO with over 8 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(970) 252-2800Montrose, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Matthew Trace Heard, PA-C has been part of the Montrose medical community since 2018 in group practice. He graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine in 2018 and has 8+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

1 of 408 Physician Assistant providers in COSee all Physician Assistant in Montrose8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 431dNPPES updated 2025-03-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

715 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO 81401-4209

Fax: (970) 240-7330
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
44%

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

Arthritis
44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Heart Failure
40%

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

Diabetes
39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Atrial Fibrillation
39%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Ischemic Heart Disease
37%

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

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 · 2018

    Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 17, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 8 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Education & Training

Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine (Class of 2018)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

25073 Highway 85, Gay, GA 30218-1237

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Matthew Trace Heard

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew Trace Heard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Montrose required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Matthew Trace Heard

Dr. Heard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Montrose, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 252-2800.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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