Joshua E. Heller, M.D.
Neurosurgery (CMS) · Philadelphia, PA
At a glance
909 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5211
Published activity: Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones) · Spinal fusion. View counts and coverage
NPPES record updated Nov 20, 2018. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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Check the official Medicare directory ↗Practice location
909 Walnut St 2Nd FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19107-5211
Additional reported practice locations
3 Crescent Dr Fl 3Philadelphia, PA 191121016
Phone: 2155033321
Fax: 2155037163 830 Old Lancaster Rd Ste 209
Bryn Mawr, PA 190103118
Phone: 6105251061
Fax: 6105253509
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- Temple University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year
- 2003
- CMS specialties
- Neurosurgery
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Practice groups
- Jefferson University Physicians
- Novacare Outpatient Rehabilitation East, Inc.
- Phoenix Rehabilitation And Health Services Inc
Reported hospital affiliations
- Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA
- Jefferson Stratford Hospital Stratford, NJ
- Paoli Hospital Paoli, PA
- Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
Reported activity can help you ask more informed questions about a practice’s services.
| Procedure category | Published Medicare activity |
|---|---|
| Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones) | 95 |
| Spinal fusion | 558 |
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty or license | $60,934.44 |
| Consulting fee | $43,157.50 |
| Travel and lodging | $7,621.85 |
| Food and beverage | $3,140.50 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| ALPHATEC SPINE, INC | $45,609.44 |
| PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $39,404.97 |
| XTANT MEDICAL INC | $13,781.08 |
| SI-BONE, INC. | $8,454.14 |
| GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC. | $6,117.93 |
| SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. | $579.68 |
| BIOCOMPOSITES INC | $340.83 |
| SURGICAL THEATER. INC. | $231.69 |
| Other reporting companies | $334.53 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- Neurosurgery (CMS)
- Taxonomy code
- 207T00000X
- Enumeration date
- Feb 15, 2009
- Record updated
- Nov 20, 2018
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- M.D.
Reported taxonomies and licenses
207T00000X · Primary
License reported: MD427678 PA
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Practice location
909 Walnut St2Nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5211
- Phone
- (215) 955-7000
- Fax
- (215) 503-7007
Mailing address
909 WALNUT ST2ND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 191075211
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