Heather Saunders, APRN
NPI 1184143174 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Saunders, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1184143174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184143174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22891 (TN)
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
8 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
1,162 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 168 | $100 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 139 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 102 | $10 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 92 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 86 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 92 | 34 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 76 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 66 | 27 |
| Omeprazole | 58 | 25 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 55 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 53 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,566 across 89 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
- 2017-09-12
- Last updated
- 2021-02-23
- Certified
- 2021-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Saunders's NPI number?
- Heather Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184143174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Saunders's specialty?
- Heather Saunders is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Saunders located?
- Heather Saunders's practice location on file with NPPES is 10215 Kingston Pike Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 37922-3492.
- What is Heather Saunders's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Saunders is (865) 691-0733.
- Does Heather Saunders accept Medicare?
- Heather Saunders is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Saunders's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Saunders's NPI (1184143174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.