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Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO

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(Dr. Thomas Heckman, D.O.)

(1567 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pain Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: hip pain, spondylosis (degenerative spine disease), foot fracture, and more.

18109 Prince Philip Drive Suite 155
Olney, MD 20832

(301) 570-7415

Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO is a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD specializing in pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

18109 Prince Philip Drive Suite 155
Olney, MD 20832

(301) 570-7415

(301) 570-7416

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1420 Beverly Road Suite 210
McLean, VA 22101

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Some issues Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2024

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

pain management

By Affordability:

facet rhizotomy

facet rhizotomy injection

joint injections

minimally invasive procedures

nerve procedures

percutaneous procedures

percutaneous rhizotomy

rhizotomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO performed more injections, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and pain management procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for facet rhizotomy, facet rhizotomy injection, joint injections, minimally invasive procedures, nerve procedures, percutaneous procedures, percutaneous rhizotomy, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) 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. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2012 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	609
injections	293
nerve block	214
pain management	265
spinal procedures	236

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2013 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	289
injections	98
nerve block	78
pain management	98
spinal procedures	78

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	27
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2014 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	674
injections	246
nerve block	168
pain management	206
spinal procedures	168

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	59
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2015 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	641
injections	186
nerve block	141
pain management	166
spinal procedures	141

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	86
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2016 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	679
injections	254
nerve block	178
pain management	219
spinal procedures	189

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	33
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	53
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2017 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	898
injections	290
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	164
nerve procedures	11
pain management	260
spinal procedures	141

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	53
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2018 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	76
doctor visit	933
injections	469
nerve block	265
pain management	393
spinal procedures	130

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	46
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2019 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	912
injections	472
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	255
nerve procedures	13
pain management	411
spinal procedures	133

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	47
Hispanic	11
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	50
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2020 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
doctor visit	865
injections	351
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	93
nerve procedures	11
pain management	292
spinal procedures	93

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	46
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	46
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2021 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
doctor visit	914
injections	423
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	153
nerve procedures	13
pain management	374
spinal procedures	166

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	54
Hispanic	13
Asian	12
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	53
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2022 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
doctor visit	933
injections	408
nerve block	113
pain management	326
spinal procedures	130

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	59
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2023 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	145
doctor visit	1047
injections	493
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	156
nerve procedures	11
pain management	359
spinal procedures	156

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	54
Hispanic	18
Asian	15
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	70
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD during 2024 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	121
doctor visit	1068
injections	458
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve block	154
nerve procedures	16
pain management	353
spinal procedures	154

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	49
Hispanic	14
Asian	13
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	85
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Olney, MD were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

aspiration	66
doctor visit	804
injections	341
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	164
nerve procedures	12
pain management	286
spinal procedures	147

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	265
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	110
85 and over	52
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at National Rehabilitation Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Pain Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)

Residency: National Rehabilitation Hospital (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Pain Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

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. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, TRICARE East Prime, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, TRICARE East Select, TRICARE for Life East, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

TRICARE East Prime

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

CareFirst EPO

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1567 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Olney, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-29

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I sought out Dr. Heckman after feeling very dissatisfied with two other pain doctors who were eager to do procedures but didn't listen well or treat my pain with a holistic approach. I'd read/heard that he was a kind and thoughtful out-of-the-box thinker, and he didn't disappoint. He listened very carefully and was thorough in his exam, his questions, and his descriptions/explanations. I felt "seen" by Dr. Heckman In a way I haven't felt with previous pain doctors. We worked together to find a new approach to my pain that's tailored to my individual needs, and I feel optimistic about my future for the first time since I became symptomatic for my (incurable) condition. I'm almost reluctant to recommend him, honestly, because he's heavily booked. Otherwise, I want to tell anyone who lives with pain to see this doctor!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-09

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Dr Heckman listened to me thoroughly and read my record and asked many questions. He knew I was in pain. He immediately wanted to see how he could improve things that day and continue improvement thereafter. He had X-rays taken and read them immediately and saw problems, arranged his schedule to even do a procedure that day and ordered an mri for me so that we can get some answers. He was amazing and I am so thankful to have found him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-22

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Dr Heckman is an excellent doctor. He listens to what I have to say and makes sure I feel comfortable with our path forward. I have a few complex things going on and he is great at providing support as a doctor and as a person. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is an extremely busy doctor, but I always feel like he is taking the time to listen to me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-17

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Dr. Heckman is on top of his field and properly concerned about how I am moving forward on my challenges with severe hEDS pain control - something my dental surgical issues have forced me to postpone - a situation which should soon improve. As always, I am helped and comforted by his excellent advice.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-30

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I cannot express the gratitude that I have for Dr. Heckman, he is exceptional at every level of the Doctor- Patient visit! Very concerned, thorough, always providing me with pro's and con's of any treatment if any con's even apply. I just wish there were more Dr. Heckman's available.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-10

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Dr. Heckman was so helpful. He listened to me and reviewed my mris with me and considered my issues holistically. He reasoned through his thinking out loud WITH me and noted every option discussed for my future reference. I felt HEARD and helped.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-06

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I can say that I had a great visit with Dr. Heckmann. This was my first time seeing him since the doctor I used to see moved to a different place outside GUH and I was very satisfied with the doctor and also the outcome of the visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-21

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*Dr. Heckman is a phenomenal doctor. He is attentive, kind, very knowledgeable, and professional. He's explained all of my options thoroughly, and listens. He's also very quick!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-07

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Dr. Heckman is best of the best. He is the kind of doctor every patient should be blessed to have. My pain has decreased to a great degree.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-13

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Looking forward to working with Dr. Thomas Heckman, after we learn the results and any improvements from my upcoming Spine surgery

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas Wade Heckman, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$323 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $323
Nevro Corp.	$263 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $250	Omnia $13
SPR Therapeutics, Inc	$260 SPRINT PNS System $260
Boston Scientific Corporation	$255 PAIN MANAGEMENT $169	WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $40	COVEREDGE $24	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $22
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$161 Neuro-Chronic Pain $132	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $29
Other	$715 INTELLIS $135	Zilretta $128	MYSTIM $127	Xeomin $40	REYVOW $27	Other $258

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,969
Education	$8

Biography

Dr. Thomas Heckman is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and interventional pain medicine specialist. Patient ratings for Dr. Heckman average 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include joint pain, trigger point injection, and joint injections. Dr. Heckman usually honors Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Heckman is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and a graduate of National Rehabilitation Hospital's residency program. He is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. He has an open panel in Olney, MD according to Doctor.com.