Wendell Charles Heidinger, MD
Wendell Charles Heidinger is a Family Medicine specialist based in Grants Pass, OR with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT, PAIN MANAGEMENT
Wendell Charles Heidinger, MD has been part of the Grants Pass medical community since 2007 in independent practice. A Loma Linda University School of Medicine graduate since 1990, he brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 62% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1451dNPPES updated 2022-06-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1600 Nw 6th St South Suite, Grants Pass, OR 97526-1094
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202333.14/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-50.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.33%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon0.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.7%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
226
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
424
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,337
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $693k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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 Arthritis.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$751 received from industry
35 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 Wendell Charles Heidinger's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 1, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
1600 Nw 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526-1094
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Wendell Charles Heidinger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wendell Charles Heidinger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Grants Pass 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 Wendell Charles Heidinger
Dr. Heidinger is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grants Pass, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 507-1948.
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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Practice Location
1600 Nw 6th St South Suite, Grants Pass, OR 97526-1094
Mailing Address
1600 Nw 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526-1094
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