Robert P Heckey, MD
With over 52 years in general practice, Robert P Heckey, MD is a long-established general practitioner in Santa Rosa. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1974 and has 52+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5242dNPPES updated 2011-12-29 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4700 Hoen Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.03%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
6.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
340
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
618
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,375
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $929k
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$778 received from industry
50 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate 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 2018, attributed to Robert P Heckey's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Creighton University School of Medicine
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Education & Training
Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 1974)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194044
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual General Practice Care With Robert P Heckey
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert P Heckey for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Rosa 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 Robert P Heckey
Dr. Heckey is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Rosa, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 526-3360.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert P Heckey
Practice Location
4700 Hoen Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Mailing Address
4700 Hoen Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
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