Kathy Hintz, PA
NPI 1114978004 · Physician Assistant · Bayou La Batre, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Hintz, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Bayou La Batre, AL (NPI 1114978004).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114978004
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA299 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
29 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 16 | $10 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 13 | $4 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$10 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 177 | 68 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 112 | 44 |
| Lisinopril | 92 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 77 | 27 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 73 | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 72 | 23 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$730 across 33 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2021-02-18
- Certified
- 2021-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Hintz's NPI number?
- Kathy Hintz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114978004, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Hintz's specialty?
- Kathy Hintz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathy Hintz located?
- Kathy Hintz's practice location on file with NPPES is 13833 Tapia Ave, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509-2515.
- What is Kathy Hintz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Hintz is (251) 824-8320.
- Does Kathy Hintz accept Medicare?
- Kathy Hintz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Hintz's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Hintz's NPI (1114978004) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.