Heather Nelson, FNP-C, WHNP-BC
NPI 1033724273 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fpo
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Nelson, FNP-C, WHNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fpo (NPI 1033724273).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033724273
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C, WHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0024185196 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 7666 Maury ArchNorfolk, VA 23505-1752Phone: (704) 747-1271
- 620 John Paul Jones CirPortsmouth, VA 23708-2111Phone: (757) 953-8351
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-09-14
- Last updated
- 2024-12-03
- Certified
- 2024-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Nelson's NPI number?
- Heather Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033724273, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Nelson's specialty?
- Heather Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Nelson located?
- Heather Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is Psc 455 Box 208, Fpo, 96540-0003.
- What is Heather Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Nelson is (671) 682-4202.
- Does Heather Nelson accept Medicare?
- Heather Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Nelson's NPI (1033724273) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.