Heather Applewhite, MD
NPI 1164834248 · Family Medicine Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Applewhite, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1164834248).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164834248
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2021-0283 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
48 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 36 | $93 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 12 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$123 (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 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 134 | 61 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 109 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 79 | 34 |
| Losartan Potassium | 65 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 51 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-23
- Last updated
- 2024-10-09
- Certified
- 2024-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Applewhite's NPI number?
- Heather Applewhite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164834248, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Applewhite's specialty?
- Heather Applewhite is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Applewhite located?
- Heather Applewhite's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Cornell Dr Se Bldg 73, Albuquerque, NM 87131-5072.
- What is Heather Applewhite's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Applewhite is (505) 277-3136.
- Does Heather Applewhite accept Medicare?
- Heather Applewhite is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Applewhite's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Applewhite's NPI (1164834248) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.