Bret D Heileson, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Harlan, IA

Bret D Heileson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Harlan, Iowa. He went to Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Shelby County Chris A Myrtue Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 755-5130.

Bret D Heileson is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 32622) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1912982075.

Contact Information

Bret D Heileson, MD
1220 Chatburn Avenue,
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5130
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBret D Heileson
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience27 Years
Location1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Bret D Heileson attended and graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912982075
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496740573
  • Enrollment ID: I20240222001896

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bret D Heileson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912982075NPI-NPPES
2178046MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 32622 (Iowa)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 32622 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Myrtue Med Center Home HealthHarlan, IAHome health agency
Myrtue Medical CenterHarlan, IAHospital
The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shelby County Chris A Myrtue Memorial Hospital519361939337

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Bret D Heileson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHarrison County Community Hospital District
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528062569
PECOS PAC ID: 4587630926
Enrollment ID: O20071201000173

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Bret D Heileson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Bret D Heileson, MD
1213 Garfield Ave,
Harlan, IA 51537-2057

Ph: (712) 755-5161
Bret D Heileson, MD
1220 Chatburn Avenue,
Harlan, IA 51537

Ph: (712) 755-5130

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Harlan, IA

Roger A Davidson, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1220 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537
Phone: 712-755-5130    Fax: 712-755-4470
Timothy E. Brelje, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1220 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537
Phone: 712-755-5130    Fax: 712-755-4470
Brian Seth Anderson, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1220 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537
Phone: 712-755-5130    
Scott A Markham, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1220 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537
Phone: 712-755-5130    Fax: 712-755-4470
Robert Adam Bendorf, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1220 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537
Phone: 712-755-5130    

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