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Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional interests include: ankle problems, sports health, foot problems, and more.

4010 W 65th Street
Edina, MN 55435

(952) 456-7600

Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD is affiliated with Crosstown Surgery Center, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Ridgeview, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Orthopedic Institute, TCO Edina - Crosstown and Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center.

Office Locations

4010 W 65th Street
Edina, MN 55435

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2700 Vikings Circle
Eagan, MN 55121

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

joint MRI

lower extremity MRI

total joint replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for joint MRI, lower extremity MRI, and total joint replacement 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

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
doctor visit	99
injections	59
musculoskeletal imaging	27
X-rays	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
doctor visit	100
injections	56
musculoskeletal imaging	43
X-rays	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	66
doctor visit	93
injections	66
musculoskeletal imaging	55
X-rays	55

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2014

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	137
doctor visit	124
injections	137
musculoskeletal imaging	66
X-rays	66

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	26
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
doctor visit	126
hospital care	11
injections	131
inpatient care	11
musculoskeletal imaging	55
X-rays	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	19
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2016

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	125
doctor visit	110
hospital care	14
injections	125
inpatient care	14
musculoskeletal imaging	67
X-rays	67

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	17
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
doctor visit	131
injections	101
musculoskeletal imaging	52
X-rays	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2019 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	170
doctor visit	205
hip imaging	12
injections	170
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	146
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	134

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	15
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2019

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
doctor visit	190
injections	152
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	131
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	131

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	124

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	159
doctor visit	222
injections	159
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	124
reconstructive surgery	23
X-rays	124

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2021

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN during 2022 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	158
doctor visit	227
hip imaging	12
injections	158
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	150
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	138

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Edina, MN were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	147
hip imaging	12
hospital care	12
injections	119
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	83
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	81

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	89
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	9
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	3
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crosstown Surgery Center

Twin Cities Orthopedics

Ridgeview

Fairview Southdale Hospital

Orthopedic Institute

TCO Edina - Crosstown

Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealth Care, HealthPartners, Medicare, Medicaid, America’s PPO, Health Partners, SEE BIO FOR DISCLAIMER, Americas PPO HealthEZ, PreferredOne and Medica.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

UnitedHealth Care

HealthPartners

Medicare

Medicaid

America’s PPO

Health Partners

SEE BIO FOR DISCLAIMER

Americas PPO HealthEZ

PreferredOne

Medica

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$4,480 $4,480
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$908 Meniscal Root Repair System $656	LENS Surgical Imaging System $252
Gemini Medical LLC	$836 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY $385	$451
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	$650 Responsive Arthroscopy Devices $650
Stryker Corporation	$74 KNEES $74
Other	$107 MACI $27	Knee Implant $24	Persona $19	GRPRO 2.1 $19	Avelle NPWT $18

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,441
Travel and Lodging	$1,176
Food and Beverage	$788
Consulting Fee	$650

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Christie S. Heikes, MD.

Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2021	$3,950.97	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2022	$3,142.11	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2018	$3,111.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2020	$2,628.80	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2019	$2,582.13	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician

Biography

Dr. Christie Heikes is a specialist in general practice, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and general surgery in Edina, MN and Eagan, MN. Dr. Heikes is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Her areas of expertise include knee problems, knee replacement, and foot problems. She usually is in-network for Blue California, Cigna, and Aetna, as well as other insurance carriers. She has received professional recognition including the following: Top Doctor for Women: Voted a top doctor by her peers in Minnesota Monthly magazine. Dr. Heikes's hospital/clinic affiliations include Crosstown Surgery Center, Fairview Southdale Hospital, and Ridgeview. According to Yext, Dr. Heikes is currently accepting new patients at her office in Edina, MN.