Richard David Heekin, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard David Heekin is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Flemington, NJ with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard David Heekin, MD specializes in psychiatry & neurology, serving patients in Flemington, NJ in independent practice. Trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine (class of 2015), he has been practicing for over 11 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 704dNPPES updated 2024-06-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
39 State Route 12 Ste 204, Flemington, NJ 08822-1768
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.9%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.1 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
110
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
211
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,681
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $197k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$123 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Richard David Heekin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 18, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
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
University of South Florida College of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
11764 Marco Beach Dr Ste 9a, Jacksonville, FL 32224-7684
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard David Heekin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard David Heekin for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Flemington 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 Richard David Heekin
Dr. Heekin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Flemington, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 539-0300.
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 Richard David Heekin
Practice Location
39 State Route 12 Ste 204, Flemington, NJ 08822-1768
Mailing Address
11764 Marco Beach Dr Ste 9a, Jacksonville, FL 32224-7684
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