Heather Ward, FNP
NPI 1245086172 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hixson, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Ward, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hixson, TN (NPI 1245086172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245086172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33019 (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
296 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 | 173 | $115 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 63 | $59 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0480 | 60 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$115 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 205 | 108 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 196 | 102 |
| Gabapentin | 125 | 78 |
| Pregabalin | 119 | 63 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 78 | 42 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 55 | 31 |
| Methocarbamol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$909 across 38 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
- 2024-04-30
- Last updated
- 2025-11-24
- Certified
- 2025-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Ward's NPI number?
- Heather Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245086172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Ward's specialty?
- Heather Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Ward located?
- Heather Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 1039 Executive Dr Ste 101, Hixson, TN 37343-7900.
- What is Heather Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Ward is (423) 874-0125.
- Does Heather Ward accept Medicare?
- Heather Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Ward's NPI (1245086172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.