Heidi Bickford, FNP
NPI 1225553506 · Nurse Practitioner · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heidi Bickford, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1225553506).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225553506
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5009751 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
8 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
283 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 173 | $59 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 54 | $92 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 24 | $32 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 21 | $85 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 11 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $32–$105 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-08
- Last updated
- 2018-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heidi Bickford's NPI number?
- Heidi Bickford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225553506, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heidi Bickford's specialty?
- Heidi Bickford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heidi Bickford located?
- Heidi Bickford's practice location on file with NPPES is 257 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801.
- What is Heidi Bickford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heidi Bickford is (828) 285-0622.
- Does Heidi Bickford accept Medicare?
- Heidi Bickford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heidi Bickford's NPI active?
- Yes — Heidi Bickford's NPI (1225553506) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.