Gretchen Heckathorn, PA
NPI 1235988551 · Physician Assistant · Pensacola, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gretchen Heckathorn, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Pensacola, FL (NPI 1235988551).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235988551
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9120126 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 35 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 15 |
| Celecoxib | 24 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 24 | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 | 15 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$299 across 14 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
- 2024-05-17
- Last updated
- 2025-09-15
- Certified
- 2025-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gretchen Heckathorn's NPI number?
- Gretchen Heckathorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235988551, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gretchen Heckathorn's specialty?
- Gretchen Heckathorn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Gretchen Heckathorn located?
- Gretchen Heckathorn's practice location on file with NPPES is 4624 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503-2353.
- What is Gretchen Heckathorn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gretchen Heckathorn is (850) 494-0000.
- Does Gretchen Heckathorn accept Medicare?
- Gretchen Heckathorn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gretchen Heckathorn's NPI active?
- Yes — Gretchen Heckathorn's NPI (1235988551) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.