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Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

398 Curtis Parkway Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701

(423) 827-7251

Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Dalton, GA specializing in family medicine.

Office Locations

1107 Memorial Drive Suite 201
Dalton, GA 30720

(706) 277-7311

(706) 272-3512

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398 Curtis Parkway Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701

(423) 827-7251

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

antigen tests

rapid strep test

In 2023, Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD had a list price for antigen tests, and rapid strep test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

rapid flu test

By Affordability:

influenza tests

rapid flu test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD performed more rapid flu test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for influenza tests, and rapid flu test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dalton, GA during 2013 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	229
lab tests	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dalton, GA during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
lab tests	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	21
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dalton, GA during 2017 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286
lab tests	65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	22
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dalton, GA during 2018 were lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	31
doctor visit	686
lab tests	227

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	55
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dalton, GA during 2019 were lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	26
doctor visit	720
lab tests	190

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	56
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	14
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dalton, GA during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	243
lab tests	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	12
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dalton, GA during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
lab tests	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	13
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Dalton, GA were lab tests and blood draw.

blood draw	28
doctor visit	289
lab tests	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	209
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	20
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Georgia.

Licensed In: Georgia

Ratings & Reviews

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derek Heldzinger, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$17 XIFAXAN $17
Allergan Inc.	$16 NAMENDA XR $16
Genentech USA, Inc.	$13 Xofluza $13
Lilly USA, LLC	$13 CIALIS $13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$11 JANUMET XR $11