Laura Heytens, NP-C
NPI 1184174997 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Heytens, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1184174997).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184174997
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APO8985 (LA)
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
9 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
72 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 56 | $46 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 16 | $59 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$59 (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 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 571 | 142 |
| Gabapentin | 324 | 76 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 315 | 69 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 300 | 78 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 251 | 79 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 249 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$968 across 12 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
- 2016-10-05
- Last updated
- 2022-10-24
- Certified
- 2022-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Heytens's NPI number?
- Laura Heytens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184174997, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Heytens's specialty?
- Laura Heytens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Heytens located?
- Laura Heytens's practice location on file with NPPES is 6521 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003-5113.
- What is Laura Heytens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Heytens is (504) 534-1226.
- Does Laura Heytens accept Medicare?
- Laura Heytens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Heytens's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Heytens's NPI (1184174997) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.