Dr. Richard K. Heard
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 13 years
- Graduated from: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2008
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1508029380
Dr. Richard K. Heard M.D.
Gastroenterologist
He is located at 600 Leigh Drive in Columbus, MS 39705. Can help patients with the following: Cholecystitis, Diarrhea, Feeding and Swallowing, Gastroparesis, High Blood Pressure, Intussusception. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508029380. Appointment can be made via the phone number (662) 327-7525. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard Heard, being an gastroenterologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard K. Heard.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Ascites
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Bad Breath
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bladder Control
- Bleeding Varices
- Blood in Stool
- Botulism
- Cancer
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Celiac Disease
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cirrhosis
- Clostridium Difficile Colitis
- Colitis
- Colonoscopy
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis
- Edema
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Feeding and Swallowing
- Fever
- Food Allergies
- Gallbladder Pain
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A (HAV)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Internal Bleeding
- Intussusception
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose Intolerance
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pancreas Divisum
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Portal Hypertension
- Prescription Refill
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Stomach Cancer
- Swallowing Disorders
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard K. Heard
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard K. Heard as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myHeartCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Health Plan, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Oscar Health Plan, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Classic Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard K. Heard is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard K. Heard is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Gastroenterology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Gastroenterology Associates Of Columbus, Pa
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Allergan | $14391 |
| Actavis Pharma | $2951 |
| AbbVie | $643 |
Other
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $13400 |
| Food and Beverage | $4388 |
| Travel and Lodging | $2356 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2008Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Richard Heard treat?
Dr. Richard Heard provides treatment for Cholecystitis, Diarrhea, Feeding and Swallowing, Gastroparesis, High Blood Pressure, Intussusception. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Richard Heard accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Dr. Richard Heard is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard Heard?
Dr. Richard Heard's office is located at 600 Leigh Drive in Columbus, MS 39705.
Does Dr. Richard Heard have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard Heard is affiliated with Columbus Endoscopy Center Inc.. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. Richard Heard affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard Heard is affiliated with BAPTIST MEM HOSP/ GOLDEN TRIANGLE INC. For the full list of hospitals see this list.