Robert Dean Herron, DO
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Robert Dean Herron is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Charleston, WV with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Robert Dean Herron, DO specializes in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), serving patients in Charleston, WV in group practice. A West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2013, he brings 13+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in West Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1410dNPPES updated 2022-07-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at West Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3110 Maccorkle Ave Se Room 3032, Charleston, WV 25304-1210
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202394.11/100
West Virginia avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better33.64%
West Virginia avg: 3.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+28.5 pts)
33.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
221
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
55
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
107
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
Percentile rankings compared against 528 reporting peers in West Virginia.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Robert Dean Herron's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Jul 12, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
7 Pinewood Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003-9306
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Robert Dean Herron
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Dean Herron for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Charleston 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 Dean Herron
NPI records show Dr. Herron as active with telehealth listed in Charleston, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (304) 388-9948.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert Dean Herron
Practice Location
3110 Maccorkle Ave Se Room 3032, Charleston, WV 25304-1210
Mailing Address
7 Pinewood Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003-9306
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