Summary

Dr. Richard Heck is a family medicine physician with 35 years of experience providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and has dedicated more than three decades to serving families in his community. Dr. Heck is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Heck practices at Saint Lukes Family Practice and Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, California, and maintains his affiliation with Doctors Medical Center of Modesto. He specializes in managing complex conditions including Alzheimer's disease and dementia, helping families navigate these challenging diagnoses with compassionate care. His expertise also extends to treating chronic kidney disease, where he works closely with patients to monitor and manage their condition over time. Patients consistently rate Dr. Heck highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 35 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Arizona College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard James Heck has 2 locations

Saint Lukes Family Practice

1700 McHenry Village Way Ste 2Modesto, CA 95350
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
WedClosed
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Memorial Medical Center

1700 Coffee RdModesto, CA 95355

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Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard James Heck

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard James Heck has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard James Heck has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Richard James Heck holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Heck's NPI number is 1821034000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Heck affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Heck is affiliated with Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto.
Does Dr. Richard Heck accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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