Heather Porter, APRN
NPI 1245015718 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Porter, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1245015718).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245015718
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34746 (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
2 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
615 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 | 302 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 163 | $70 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 69 | $60 |
| Care Management Services for Behavioral Health Conditions, 20 Minutes Or More Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional99484 | 46 | $43 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 21 | $47 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 686 | 268 |
| Gabapentin | 467 | 181 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 413 | 140 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 397 | 133 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 296 | 116 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 218 | 103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,067 across 49 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
- 2023-08-31
- Last updated
- 2024-10-28
- Certified
- 2024-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Porter's NPI number?
- Heather Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245015718, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Porter's specialty?
- Heather Porter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Porter located?
- Heather Porter's practice location on file with NPPES is 6348 Lonas Spring Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909-2719.
- What is Heather Porter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Porter is (865) 337-5137.
- Does Heather Porter accept Medicare?
- Heather Porter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Porter's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Porter's NPI (1245015718) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.