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Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Ohio State University College of Optometry (1992)

1225 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 722-3250

Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD is an optometrist in Memphis, TN specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD is affiliated with SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY.

Office Locations

1225 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2024

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2024, Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. 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 Affordability:

eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD had a list price for eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. 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. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
eye procedures	109

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71
eye procedures	82

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	104

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	23
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
eye procedures	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	34
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
eye procedures	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	44
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
eye procedures	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	25
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124
eye procedures	42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	25
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
eye procedures	69

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	18
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
eye procedures	54

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	29
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
eye procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
eye procedures	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	54
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	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
eye procedures	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51
eye procedures	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	43

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	12
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38
eye procedures	22

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated as an optometrist in Memphis, TN were eye procedures.

doctor visit	81
eye procedures	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD.

**Gender**
Female	77
Male	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	57
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	28
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	7
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD graduated from Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1992. She has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Optometry (1992)

Licensed In: Tennessee

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research Ltd	$975 $975
Astellas Pharma Global Development	$177 Izervay $177
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$163 Acuvue $59	Soft contact lenses $27	$77
Harrow Eye, LLC	$155 Natacyn $155
Allergan Inc.	$149 BOTOX $30	LUMIGAN $20	RESTASIS $15	$84
Other	$458 Implantable Miniature Telescope IMT by Dr Isaac Lipshitz $84	Spectralis $26	TRYPTYR $21	Implantable Miniature Telescope $20	TEARCARE SYSTEM $15	Other $291

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,177
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$900

Biography

Dr. Cynthia Heard practices optometry (primary eye care) in Memphis, TN. Dr. Heard has obtained a license to practice in Tennessee.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2024

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD in 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Gale Heard, OD From 2012 - 2024

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